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199 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$375,000
Est. $2,594/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
789
Sq Ft
$475
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1915
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 14, 2022 • MLS# 73048425 Copied!

About this home

Excellent opportunity to own a home in the desirable Birch Meadow district. Located close to the YMCA, elementary, middle and high school with easy access to the commuter rail, bus and all major highways. This home offers a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling, two bedrooms ( one currently used as a dining room) kitchen, one full bath, a large yard and plenty of off street parking. A great Condo alternative.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LI ZHUO
Mailing Address 199 FOREST ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,380,400
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $17,089
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($238)
Estimated Annual Tax $17,327

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $456,500 $923,900 $1,380,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 1, 2024 $1,450,000 82621/306

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 (88.7% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
789 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,900
Final Sale Price: $375,000
Difference: $24,900 (-6.2%)
Performance Metrics
93.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $507
Sale $/sq ft: $475
This property sold for $475 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.2% below the original asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$475/sq ft
Area Average
$506/sq ft
Difference
6.1%

This property sold near the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1915
Living Area 789 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Pine
Appliances Range, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,973
Assessed Value $448

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Pine
Appliances: Range, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

199 Forest Street, 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-
Birch Meadow School
0.2 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
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.0 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.3 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
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.4 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
1.8 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.3 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
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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 06-12
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
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Property History

Market Insights

74.1%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73204293
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 1, 2024
$1,450,000
MLS #73204293
Sold
Dec 8, 2022
$375,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2022
$399,900
Original listing
Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 1, 2024 Sold $1,450,000
Oct 14, 2022 New Listing Added $399,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$475

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $5,973 $448

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,973
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$448

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Agent MLS ID B0661874
Office MLS ID AN4881
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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