FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
868 Main St, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$304,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$359,900
Final Sale Price:
$304,000
Difference:
$55,900 (-15.5%)
Performance Metrics
84.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
183
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$224
Sale $/sq ft:
$189
This property sold for $189 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 15.5% below the original asking price.
At 183 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$189/sq ft
Area Median
$414/sq ft
Difference
54.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Fully renovated colonial on 0.31 acre lot. Home has beautiful new kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite, oversized dining room opening to first floor family room, large entry foyer, 2 stairways to the 2nd floor. Second floor has 3 large bedrooms, laundry area and an oversized brand new bath with soaking tub and shower. Home has hardwood floors throughout, a new roof, new furnace, updated electric, and many new windows.
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Property History
Market Insights
62%
Price Range
184
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73563016
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 13, 2026
$799,000
MLS #73563016 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73176197
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Previously Sold
Feb 20, 2024
$700,000
MLS #73176197
Previous Transaction - MLS #72704692
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Previously Sold
Sep 30, 2020
$555,000
MLS #72704692
Sold
Nov 23, 2011
$304,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 184
Listed for Sale
Apr 12, 2011
$324,900
Original listing
Agent: Spadafora Team
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $799,000 | - | - | MLS #73563016 - Active |
| 02/20/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $700,000 | - | - | MLS #73176197 |
| 09/30/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $555,000 | - | - | MLS #72704692 |
| 11/23/2011 | ✓ Sold | $304,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/12/2011 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $324,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $4,241 | $307,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,241
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$307,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1880
Living Area
1,608 sq ft
Lot Size
0.31 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
Second Floor
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public, City/town Water
Sewer
Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,241
Assessed Value
$307,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
184 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,608 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
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.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Second Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street
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
6 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.4 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.7 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
1.0 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
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
Joshua Eaton School
1.3 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.6 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
Middle Schools
2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.6 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
0.9 mi
|
#62 of 352
|
Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students
Moderate
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.4 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
868 Main St, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Spadafora Team
Agent MLS ID
TM000162
Office MLS ID
BB9054
Listing Data Updated
Nov 23, 2011 6:58 PM EST
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