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155 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$283,500
Est. $2,048/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,368
Sq Ft
$207
Price/Sq Ft
0.30
Acres
1925
Year Built
43
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 17, 2016 • MLS# 72102218 Copied!

About this home

Price Reduced! HUD HOME Colonial style property set back from Main St. It features fireplace, oversized garage, level yard and open floor plan. Great location. Easy access to Route 95 and local amenities. Sold “AS IS” by elec. bid ONLY. Prop avail 01-21-17. BIDS DAILY until sold. FHA Case #251-337197. Insured w/escrow repairs. 203K Elegible. All bids MUST be submitted by HUD brokers electronically. For Prop conditions, Forms, Discl, Avail, step-by-step videos & free photo list, see agent remarks. BLB Resources and seller's agent make no warranty as to condition of property. Buyer to verify all info. Disclosures and LBP addendum attached to MLS.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LU JACK
Mailing Address 155 MAIN ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $759,700
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,405
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($123)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,528

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $373,900 $377,500 $759,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 27, 2017 $500,000 70144/132

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (89.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,368 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $315,000
Final Sale Price: $283,500
Difference: $31,500 (-10.0%)
Performance Metrics
90.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
43
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $230
Sale $/sq ft: $207
This property sold for $207 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 43 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$207/sq ft
Area Average
$445/sq ft
Difference
53.5%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,368 sq ft
Lot Size 0.30 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,976
Assessed Value $343,200

Interior Features

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Basement: Full
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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

155 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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 | #93 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.4 mi | #158 of 824 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.8 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
2.1 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 52.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
359 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
2.3 mi | #94 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 18 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
406 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
3.1 mi | #275 of 824 | Score: 51.6
Dropped 192 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
236 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.1 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
2.1 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
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
1.8 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $415
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Property History

Market Insights

43.3%
Price Range
109
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72215874
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 27, 2017
$500,000
MLS #72215874
Sold
Mar 31, 2017
$283,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 109
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Listed for Sale
Dec 17, 2016
$283,500
Original listing
Agent: Mission Impossible Team Office: United Brokers

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 27, 2017 Sold $500,000
Dec 17, 2016 New Listing Added $283,500

Market Statistics

Days on Market
43 days
Price per Sq Ft
$207

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $4,976 $343,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,976
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$343,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mission Impossible Team
Listing Office United Brokers
Agent MLS ID TEAM0361
Office MLS ID BB9067
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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