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50 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$500,000
Est. $68,684/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,493
Sq Ft
$335
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1941
Year Built
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 8, 2019 • MLS# 72590218 Copied!

About this home

Located in the desirable birch meadow neighborhood with easy access to parks, schools and the YMCA. This Colonial features a fire placed living room, dining room, first floor office, an additional dining area with a built in cabinet, a full bath and a porch located off the kitchen. The second floor offers a front to back master bedroom with double closets, two additional bedrooms and another full bath. This home has been freshly painted through out the interior with low maintenance vinyl siding on the exterior. Plenty of off street parking, garage and a large back yard. Conveniently located to all major highways, the vibrant town center, library, commuter rail and bus. Open House Sunday, November 10th, 1pm-2:30 pm.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,493 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $469,900
Final Sale Price: $500,000
Difference: +$30,100 (+6.4%)
Performance Metrics
106.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $315
Sale $/sq ft: $335
This property sold for $335 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$335/sq ft
Area Average
$503/sq ft
Difference
33.4%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1941
Living Area 1,493 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $791,473
Assessed Value $556,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1941
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

50 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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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
0.4 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
RISE PreSchool
0.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
0.9 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
0.9 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
1.6 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
1.9 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
0.2 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
1.3 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
1.2 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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Property History

Market Insights

48.9%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73476606
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 20, 2026
$920,000
MLS #73476606
Previous Transaction - MLS #72775127
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 26, 2021
$652,000
MLS #72775127
Sold
Dec 10, 2019
$500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Nov 8, 2019
$469,900
Original listing
Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 20, 2026 Sold $920,000
Feb 26, 2021 Sold $652,000
Nov 8, 2019 New Listing Added $469,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$335

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $791,473 $556,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$791,473
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$556,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Agent MLS ID B0661874
Office MLS ID AN4881
Listing Data Updated Dec 12, 2019 11:05 AM EST
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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