Dimensions14 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
18 Wells Road, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$849,900
Est. $5,246/month
About this home
Charm of yesteryear with updates of today! This spacious & gracious colonial is situated in a pretty neighborhood on a corner lot north of Reading center. This timeless home is filled with character & boasts beautiful woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors & many built-ins. The main level offers an inviting living room with fireplace & rich wainscoting, an eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, a dining room with crown-moulding, chair rail & built-in cabinet, a bonus room, an enclosed front porch & a quarter bath. The second level offers 3 bedrooms & a home office with direct walk-up access to attic. Extensive updates throughout Harvey windows from top-to-bottom, storm doors, updated kitchen, renovated full bath on 2nd floor & patio in backyard. A two-car garage with paved driveway allows parking for 4 cars. The private & generous size yard is perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Easy access to major highways, area schools & fields. Truly an exceptional opportunity to live in Reading!
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Property History
Market Insights
38.2%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jun 17, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 17, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jun 10, 2026
$849,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Ann Quinn Group
Office: Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #72131892
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 15, 2017
$525,000
MLS #72131892
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/17/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/10/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $849,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 06/15/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $525,000 | - | - | MLS #72131892 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,980 | $819,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,980
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$819,300
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1909
Living Area
1,722 sq ft
Lot Size
0.22 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
Attic Access, Closet, Pantry, Home Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,980
Assessed Value
$819,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller & Listing Agent Make No Representations Or Warranties. Buyer & Buyers Agent To Use Their Due Diligence. Electric Baseboard Heat In 1st Floor 1/4 Bathroom.
Exclusions
See Attached
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Room sizes and total living area are approximate.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
14 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1909
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,722 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Room Details
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,722 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Dimensions8 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 8
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
LevelSecond
Dimensions6 x 2
FeaturesBathroom - 1/4, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 13
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
Dimensions20 x 14
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Wainscoting
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
First Floor
Bathroom1
6 x 2
Bathroom - 1/4, Flooring - Laminate
Dining Room
15 x 13
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
Kitchen
13 x 11
Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Crown Molding
Living Room
20 x 14
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Wainscoting
Second Floor
Bedroom3
14 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
8 x 7
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom2
12 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
16 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Office
12 x 8
Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
Other Floor
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Attic Access, Closet, Pantry, Home Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1909
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
3 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.6 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
0.7 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
Middle Schools
3 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.4 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
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.4 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+
North Reading Middle School
2.7 mi
|
#34 of 352
|
Score: 59.6
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
494 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 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
Austin Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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18 Wells Road, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Mary Ann Quinn Group
Listing Office
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Office Phone
978-658-2345
Agent MLS ID
TM305137
Office MLS ID
AN8712
Listing Data Updated
Jun 25, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
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