50 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$652,000

Beds

Baths

1,493

Sq Ft

$437

Price/Sq Ft

0.24

Acres

1941

Year Built

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jan 14, 2021 • MLS# 72775127 Copied! • Updated Feb 26, 2021

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $549,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $652,000
                        

Difference: +$103,000 (+18.8%)

Performance Metrics

118.8%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

Days on Market

Very fast sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $368

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $437
                        

This property sold for $437 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 18.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 4 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

$437/sq ft

Area Median

$423/sq ft

Difference

+3.4%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Located in the desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood with easy access to parks, schools and the YMCA. This Colonial features, on the first floor, a fire placed living room, dining room currently used as a den, office, an additional dining area with a built in cabinet, a full bath and a screened in porch located off the kitchen. The second floor offers a spacious front to back master bedroom with double closets, two additional bedrooms and another full bath. 2020 January ~ New roof for the house and garage plus new hardwood floors installed on the second floor. Low maintenance vinyl siding & fence, large back yard, detached garage and plenty of off street parking. Conveniently located to all major highways, the vibrant town center, library, commuter rail and bus.

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Property History

Market Insights

45.7%

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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Sold

Feb 26, 2021

$652,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 5

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jan 14, 2021

$549,000

Original listing

Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Previous Transaction - MLS #72590218

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Dec 10, 2019

$500,000

MLS #72590218

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/20/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$920,000	-	-	MLS #73476606
02/26/2021	✓ Sold	$652,000	-	-	Property sold
01/14/2021	🏠 Listed for Sale	$549,000	-	-	Original listing
12/10/2019	🏷️ Previously Sold	$500,000	-	-	MLS #72590218

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2021	$7,344	$531,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$7,344

Tax Year 2021

Assessed Value

$531,800

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 Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry In Basement

Features Closet, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Screened

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Screened

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,344

Assessed Value $531,800

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Washing Machine And Dryer Excluded. Refrigerator And Wall Ac To Remain As Gifts.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Yellow

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 5 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: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave

Interior Features: Closet, Office

Windows:

Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry: In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1941

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Patio & Porch: Screened

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, 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 Feb 26, 2021 9:04 PM EST

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