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16 Elm Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$421,500
Est. $2,750/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,116
Sq Ft
$378
Price/Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
1900
Year Built
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 12, 2016 • MLS# 72004473 Copied!

About this home

Unique opportunity for FIRST-TIME BUYERS OR DOWN-SIZERS! Two bedroom COLONIAL on QUIET STREET! Easy access to downtown Reading, commuter rail, highways, shopping and park. OPEN FLOOR PLAN with new HARDWOOD FLOORS on first level. NEWLY INSTALLED DRIVEWAY! Deck off kitchen leading to large level lot with above group pool offers great venue for summer entertainment!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SKR VENTURES LLC
Mailing Address 7 BEVERLY AVE, WILMINGTON, MA, 01887

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $704,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,722
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($112)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,834

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $443,200 $256,800 $704,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 7, 2025 $677,000 84463/179

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2020.

Data: Town of Reading Monthly Building Permit Report

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 (89.5% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,116 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $389,900
Final Sale Price: $421,500
Difference: +$31,600 (+8.1%)
Performance Metrics
108.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $349
Sale $/sq ft: $378
This property sold for $378 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,116 sq ft
Lot Size 0.29 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Pool - Above Ground, Storage, Fenced Yard
Pool Above Ground
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,021
Assessed Value $346,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Above Ground, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

16 Elm 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
Joshua Eaton School
1.1 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
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-
Birch Meadow School
1.4 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
Alice M Barrows School
1.5 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.3 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
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
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.3 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.7 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

50%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73537178
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 17, 2026
$739,900
MLS #73537178 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73405228
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 7, 2025
$677,000
MLS #73405228
Sold
Jul 18, 2016
$421,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
Sold
Jul 18, 2016
$421,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
May 12, 2016
$389,900
Original listing
Agent: Karen Draper Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.
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Listed for Sale
May 12, 2016
$389,900
Original listing
Agent: Karen Draper Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #71722203
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 16, 2014
$370,000
MLS #71722203

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 17, 2026 Sold $739,900
Aug 7, 2025 Sold $677,000
May 12, 2016 New Listing Added $389,900
May 12, 2016 New Listing Added $389,900
Sep 16, 2014 Sold $370,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$378

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $5,021 $346,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,021
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$346,300

Listing Information

Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Agent MLS ID B0421618
Office MLS ID B95198
Listing Data Updated Jul 20, 2016 2:05 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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