213 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$895,000
Est. $4,764/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,774
Sq Ft
$505
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1930
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73294743

About this home

This handsome gambrel colonial is freshly painted and ready for you to move right in! Perched on a 12,044 sq ft corner lot close to the schools, you'll find this classic 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home with many modern updates. Gleaming hardwood floors flow from the fireplaced living room into the dining room and spacious kitchen. It features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and many conveniences including filtered water. You'll love relaxing and entertaining in the sunny family room and the beautiful patio where stone walls and plantings provide privacy. There is a large, fenced side yard and even a two-car garage. The sellers have wonderfully maintained and updated the property over the last 20 years including replacing most of the windows, 2024 interior paint throughout, 2015 hot water tank, 2014 roof, 2006 kitchen remodel, and the oil tank is approximately 10 years old. Come tour this fantastic home in a prime Reading location! Submit offers by Monday, 9/30, at 1:00pm.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $819,000
Final Sale Price: $895,000
Difference: +$76,000 (+9.3%)
Performance Metrics
109.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $462
Sale $/sq ft: $505
This property sold for $505 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

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

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,774 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Interior Features

Flooring
Vinyl, Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Patio, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Patio
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.28 acres
Lot Size
12,044 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2800
Lot Features
Corner Lot

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,301
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$793,600
Parcel Number
M:032.000000252.0,736311
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Exclusions
Lr & Dr Sheers

Location

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Neighborhood

213 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Birch Meadow
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Coolidge
Rating information coming soon
High School
Rmhs
Rating information coming soon

Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $775
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

8.5%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 4, 2024
$895,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Sep 25, 2024
$819,000
Original listing
Agent: Johnston Lynch Group Office: Dwell360

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 25, 2024 New Listing Added $819,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$505

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $9,301 $793,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,301
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$793,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Johnston Lynch Group
Listing Office Dwell360
Agent MLS ID TEAM0337
Office MLS ID AC0638

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