263 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$220,000

Est. $1,669/month

0.33

Acres

Residential

Type

132

Days on Market

Closed Listed Sep 22, 2011 • MLS# 71291052 Copied!

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About this home

Possible 14,000+ sq ft building lot in desirable Wood End section. Close to 93N and award winning school. Buyers to perform own due diligence. Buyer responsible for demolishing and removing existing house and other structures.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FLANSBURG RYAN

Mailing Address 263 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101

Description Single Family

Zoning S20

Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,192,000

Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000

Base Tax $14,757

CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($203)

Estimated Annual Tax $14,960

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2026	$507,100	$684,000	$1,192,000	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Jul 30, 2015	$707,000	65825/242

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 (78.1% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Residential

Listing Type

Land

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $235,000

Final Sale Price: $220,000

Difference: $15,000 (-6.4%)

Performance Metrics

93.6%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

132

Days on Market

Extended listing

Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.4% below the original asking price.

At 132 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land

Style Residential

Lot Size 0.33 acres

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric On-site

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,276

Assessed Value $236,586

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Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Lot Features: Sloped

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Location

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Neighborhood

263 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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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

B+

Wood End Elementary School

0.2 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-

Birch Meadow School

1.0 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

1.1 mi

116 students Moderate

Grades PK

A

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

1.3 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

2.2 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

Joshua Eaton School

2.6 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

0.9 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

2.0 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

1.6 mi

Grades 06-12

A

Reading Memorial High School

1.1 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

68.9%

Price Range

78

Total Days on Market

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71849788

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Previously Sold

Jul 30, 2015

$707,000

MLS #71849788

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Previous Transaction - MLS #71342717

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Previously Sold

Jun 27, 2012

$550,000

MLS #71342717

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Sold

Feb 8, 2012

$220,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 78

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Listed for Sale

Sep 22, 2011

$235,000

Original listing

Agent: Mark Lesses Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/30/2015	🏷️ Previously Sold	$707,000	-	-	MLS #71849788
06/27/2012	🏷️ Previously Sold	$550,000	-	-	MLS #71342717
02/08/2012	✓ Sold	$220,000	-	-	Property sold
09/22/2011	🏠 Listed for Sale	$235,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jul 30, 2015	Sold	$707,000	—
Jun 27, 2012	Sold	$550,000	—
Sep 22, 2011	New Listing Added	$235,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

132 days

Price per Sq Ft

$—

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2011	$4,276	$236,586

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$4,276

Tax Year 2011

Assessed Value

$236,586

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mark Lesses

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington

Agent MLS ID BB302432

Office MLS ID BB9584

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.