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249 Forest St # A, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$1,950/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
600
Sq Ft
18,100
Lot Sq Ft
1825
Year Built
2
Parking
7 hours 36 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jul 8, 2026 • MLS# 73546852 Copied! • Updated Jul 8, 2026

About this home

Fantastic Philadelphia-style two-story residence in wing of a beautifully restored historic home complemented by tiered gardens and lush foliage. Located conveniently between Route 28/Main St and Routes 129 + 93, it features a comfortable living room, galley kitchen, sparkling 3/4 bathroom, and 2nd floor primary bedroom, and 2nd room for a home office and/or walk-in closet. Rent fee includes heat, water/sewer, hot water, electric, trash pick-up, yard maintenance and snow removal. Sunlight flows in through triple-wide living room windows overlooking private backyard and colorful perennial gardens. Entry to unit via side porch offers outdoor seating plus off-street parking for up to two vehicles, short walks to Birch Meadow recreation area and Burbank YMCA. If you're looking for easy access to major highways or a short drive to commuter rail and bus stop in downtown area, this is the one for you! NO Smoking - all forms! Available for 8/31-possibly sooner -after painting is completed.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 8, 2026
$1,950
Original listing
Agent: Holly Welch Office: Churchill Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1825
Living Area 600 sq ft
Lot Size 18,100 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Rental Details

Available Aug 31, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(Lease),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Air Conditioning
Security Deposit $900
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features Closet, Living/dining Rm Combo, Internet Available - Unknown
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession Poss Sooner
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building A
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Sq Ft Disclosures Feel free to measure rooms
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1825
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Kitchen
8 x 7

Second Floor

Bedroom2
12 x 7
Flooring - Wood, Remodeled
Master Bedroom
14 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Remodeled

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Main,First Floor

Bathroom1
8 x 5
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet, Remodeled

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Screens
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1825
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Oil
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:
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
0.3 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
1.1 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
1.2 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
1.5 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
1.7 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
0.5 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
1.0 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.6 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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Neighborhood

249 Forest St # A, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Holly Welch
Listing Office Churchill Properties
Office Phone 978-572-1966
Agent MLS ID B8000893
Office MLS ID AN6958
Listing Data Updated Jul 8, 2026 6:19 PM EDT
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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