147 Main Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$285,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,006
Sq Ft
$283
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1920
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
54
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 27, 2006 • MLS# 70465426 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $299,900
Final Sale Price: $285,000
Difference: $14,900 (-5.0%)
Performance Metrics
95.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
54
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $298
Sale $/sq ft: $283
This property sold for $283 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 54 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$283/sq ft
Area Median
$552/sq ft
Difference
48.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Secluded honeymoon cottage in perfect move-in condition.(Rear Main Street). Private fenced yard boasts above ground pool with new decking. 2 car garage with walk-up storage loft is an added bonus. Gleaming wood floors, gas fireplaced living room & 1st floor den are a sampling of the many charms. Buyers will receive a 1 year Home Warranty at closing.

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Property History

Market Insights

51.7%
Price Range
220
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73563626
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Previously Sold
Oct 30, 2026
$589,900
MLS #73563626
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72471872
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Previously Sold
Jun 28, 2019
$399,900
MLS #72471872
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71389308
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Previously Sold
Aug 27, 2012
$289,900
MLS #71389308
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Sold
Dec 15, 2006
$285,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 220
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Listed for Sale
Sep 27, 2006
$299,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Ann Quinn Office: Century 21 North Shore

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $4,233 $350,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,233
Tax Year 2006
Assessed Value
$350,400

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,006 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Den, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Pool - Above Ground, Fenced Yard
Pool Above Ground
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Carport, Storage, Paved Drive
Total Spaces 6
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $4,233
Assessed Value $350,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Refrigerator,Washer & Dryer
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Beige
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 56 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,006 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Den, Bathroom
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Pool - Above Ground, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Storage, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
School District
Reading School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
↓ 5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
A+
Joshua Eaton School
0.5 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.4 mi | #155 of 825 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-1.4 below state avg
368 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.9 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
2.1 mi | #256 of 825 | Score: 52.2
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
2.4 mi | #92 of 825 | Score: 59.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
400 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
3.1 mi | #270 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 187 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
231 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.1 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
2.1 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.9 mi | #63 of 346 | Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

147 Main Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Ann Quinn
Listing Office Century 21 North Shore
Office Phone 781-942-2199
Agent MLS ID B0488913
Office MLS ID C95119
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 1:17 AM EDT
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