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968 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$475,000
Est. $3,070/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,176
Sq Ft
$404
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1950
Year Built
55
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 25, 2021 • MLS# 72886337 Copied!

About this home

Charming Cape Cod style home with curb appeal in a great location offering an awesome layout. The spacious front to back living room has a fireplace and exposed wood beams. The dining room is well appointed to the kitchen with exterior access to the patio which overlooks the beautiful lot. Completing the main level is a full bath. The upper level has two large bedrooms with double closets and custom built-ins. An open space between the bedrooms is perfect for a media hub and/or reading nook. The lower level has a laundry area, plenty of storage and is unfinished offering endless possibilities with exterior access to a level backyard. Features include Anderson windows, Mitsubishi split unit a/c, newer roof, storage shed and 4-car driveway, all this, conveniently located to downtown and routes 28, 93 & 95.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GOLDEN PETER G
Mailing Address 968 MAIN STREET, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $814,800
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,087
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($133)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,220

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $391,600 $421,100 $814,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 24, 2022 $792,500 80860/460

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 (84.9% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,176 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,900
Final Sale Price: $475,000
Difference: $24,900 (-5.0%)
Performance Metrics
95.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
55
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $425
Sale $/sq ft: $404
This property sold for $404 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 55 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,176 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,621
Assessed Value $407,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

968 Main St, 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
RISE PreSchool
0.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
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
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
1.3 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.4 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
1.6 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
0.3 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
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.1 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
0.2 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

40.1%
Price Range
58
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73020381
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Previously Sold
Oct 24, 2022
$792,500
MLS #73020381
Sold
Nov 5, 2021
$475,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 58
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Listed for Sale
Aug 25, 2021
$485,000
Original listing

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 24, 2022 Sold $792,500
Aug 25, 2021 New Listing Added $485,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
55 days
Price per Sq Ft
$404

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $5,621 $407,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,621
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$407,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Sullivan
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Chelmsford
Agent MLS ID D0005539
Office MLS ID AN6202
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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