Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
LevelSecond
159 Howard Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867 • West Side
$719,900
Est. $4,561/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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Open House Schedule
13
Sep
Sunday, September 13
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
About this home
Located in one of towns most sought after WEST SIDE neighborhoods where more expensive homes are found, this much loved home by the same family since 1946 is sure to please those who seek an opportunity where adding your sweat equity will add tremendously to the value of your new home in this amazing location. The setting is eye catching...the corner lot and beautiful yard add to the overall attractive curb appeal, where the maintenance free siding, replacement windows, solid front stairs, and a beautiful patio enhanced by privacy fencing create the scene of what's to come inside...more character and charm. As soon as you enter the vestibule, you will notice the large living room adorned with a bounty of sun-splashed windows, HW floors, a mantled fireplace, a pretty staircase, and stunning built-ins. From there, you will find one of three bedrooms, that would also serve as a superb home office, a most inviting dining room, complete with a corner hutch, and a kitchen offering an opportunity to come and make it your own...with access to the amazing patio area. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a distinctive personality, and the full bath. Fresh cosmetics will go a LONG WAY here, while additional updates could go on the back burner, or on your immediate "to do" list. You can NEVER change WHERE a house is, but can change with ease WHAT it is. This canvas awaits your finishing artistic touches. Don't delay...this happens about once every 80 years!
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Sep 10, 2026
$719,900
Original listing
Agent: Rick Nazzaro
Office: Colonial Manor Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $719,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,650 | $789,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,650
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$789,200
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Living Area
1,228 sq ft
Lot Size
0.17 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,650
Assessed Value
$789,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Property Sold In As Is Condition. Seller Has Never Lived In The Property. Public Record Indicates Two Bedrooms. Marketed As A Three Bedroom With One On The First Floor.all Info Provided As S A Courtesy. Buyers And Agents To Verify Independently.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,228 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,228 sq ft above grade
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
Dimensions8.9 x 15.6
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 8
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Closet - Double
LevelFirst
Dimensions9.6 x 10
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
Dimensions21.6 x 13.6
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Crown Molding, Vestibule
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1941
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block, Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
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
Elementary Schools
6 schools
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.5 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
A+
Joshua Eaton School
0.6 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
RISE PreSchool
1.6 mi
100 students
Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
1.7 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
2.5 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
2.7 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
Middle Schools
2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.7 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
1.8 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
High Schools
2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.6 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
West Side
159 Howard Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rick Nazzaro
Listing Office
Colonial Manor Realty
Office Phone
781-944-6300
Agent MLS ID
B0482541
Office MLS ID
B32911
Listing Data Updated
Sep 10, 2026 1:52 PM EDT
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