50 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$500,000

Beds

Baths

1,493

Sq Ft

$335

Price/Sq Ft

0.24

Acres

1941

Year Built

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Nov 8, 2019 • MLS# 72590218 Copied! • Updated Dec 12, 2019

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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

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 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$335/sq ft

Area Median

$423/sq ft

Difference

20.7%

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

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 History

Market Insights

48.9%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73476606

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Mar 20, 2026

$920,000

MLS #73476606

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72775127

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Feb 26, 2021

$652,000

MLS #72775127

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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

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/20/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$920,000	-	-	MLS #73476606
02/26/2021	🏷️ Previously Sold	$652,000	-	-	MLS #72775127
12/10/2019	✓ Sold	$500,000	-	-	Property sold
11/08/2019	🏠 Listed for Sale	$469,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

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

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$791,473

Tax Year 2019

Assessed Value

$556,200

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

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Exclusions Refrigerator And Washing Machine Remain As Gifts.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Cream

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1941

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,493 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

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

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

50 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sumi Sinnatamby

Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Office Phone 781-942-2199

Agent MLS ID B0661874

Office MLS ID AN4881

Listing Data Updated Dec 12, 2019 11:05 AM EST

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