16 Elm St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$739,900

Est. $4,582/month

2

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,194

Sq Ft

$620

Price/Sq Ft

0.29

Acres

1900

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

6 hours 19 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jun 17, 2026 • MLS# 73537178 Copied!

About this home

BRING YOUR VISION — A rare opportunity in Reading. Design your custom estate on a dead end quiet street. Offering an ideal canvas for your dream home, this property comes with engineering surveys and development drawings for a single family home with an ADU. This home presents a unique opportunity to create something truly special in a premier location. For those who want to update and personalize, the floor plan features a fireplaced living room, walk out deck, hardwood floors, two bedrooms, with 1.5 baths. Ideally situated near IMAX, Jordans, shopping and major routes to Boston, this quiet yet commuter-friendly setting offers the perfect combination of convenience, neighborhood appeal, and investment potential. For buyers or investors who appreciate the value of upgrading & creating a beautiful home this is a must see. Seller is willing to do a custom build for an end buyer if desired

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,194 sq ft

Total Rooms

5

Open House Schedule

20

Jun

Saturday, June 20

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1900

Living Area 1,194 sq ft

Lot Size 0.29 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Deck, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Assigned, Driveway

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $7,683

Assessed Value $674,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Bonus Room

Windows:

Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Block, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Cleared, Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Assigned, Driveway

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16 Elm St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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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

3 schools

A

Joshua Eaton School

1.1 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

RISE PreSchool

1.1 mi

116 students Moderate

Grades PK

B+

Walton School

1.2 mi | #293 of 824 | Score: 51.0

Improved 131 spots from last year

-7.3 below state avg

218 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-04

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

A

Walter S Parker Middle School

1.0 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

1.3 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

A-

Galvin Middle School

2.0 mi | #79 of 352 | Score: 52.1

Improved 5 spots from last year

-6.1 below state avg

1,056 students Moderate

Strong Attendance

Grades 05-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

A

Reading Memorial High School

1.1 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

Nazareth Academy

1.3 mi

Grades 09-12

Austin Prep School

1.7 mi

Grades 06-12

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🏠

Listed for Sale

Jun 17, 2026

$739,900

Original listing

Agent: Jyoti Justin Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

Previous Transaction - MLS #73405228

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Aug 7, 2025

$677,000

MLS #73405228

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72004473

Full transaction history available when tracking began

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Previously Sold

Jul 18, 2016

$421,500

MLS #72004473

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Previous Transaction - MLS #71722203

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Sep 16, 2014

$370,000

MLS #71722203

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/17/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$739,900	-	-	Original listing
08/07/2025	🏷️ Previously Sold	$677,000	-	-	MLS #73405228
07/18/2016	🏷️ Previously Sold	$421,500	-	-	MLS #72004473
09/16/2014	🏷️ Previously Sold	$370,000	-	-	MLS #71722203

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 17, 2026	New Listing Added	$739,900	—
Aug 7, 2025	Sold	$677,000	—
Jul 18, 2016	Sold	$421,500	—
Sep 16, 2014	Sold	$370,000	—

Market Statistics

Time on Market

6 hours 19 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$620

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$7,683	$674,500

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Annual Property Tax

$7,683

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$674,500

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Previous Transaction - MLS #73405228

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72004473

Previously Sold

Previous Transaction - MLS #71722203

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