896 Main Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$570,000

Beds

1.5

Baths

2,020

Sq Ft

$282

Price/Sq Ft

0.55

Acres

1915

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jul 17, 2024 • MLS# 73266183 Copied! • Updated Sep 21, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $559,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $570,000
                        

Difference: +$11,000 (+2.0%)

Performance Metrics

102.0%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $277

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $282
                        

This property sold for $282 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$282/sq ft

Area Median

$414/sq ft

Difference

31.9%

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

About this home

Fantastic opportunity! Extensive renovations & rehab are in order for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! A very large lot consisting of 23,950 sq ft of land! Located moments to Reading schools! Main routes, town center, restaurants & commuter rail! This property is to be sold in “as is condition”. All contents that are left in the house are the responsibility of the buyer. Smoke certificate buyers/ buyers agent responsibility. The water and electricity have been turned off. Showings begin @ open house; Sunday, 7/21 11-1

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Property History

Market Insights

55.2%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73364925

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Jun 5, 2025

$1,248,000

MLS #73364925

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✓

Sold

Sep 20, 2024

$570,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 20

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 17, 2024

$559,000

Original listing

Agent: Jodie Zinna Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/05/2025	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,248,000	-	-	MLS #73364925
09/20/2024	✓ Sold	$570,000	-	-	Property sold
07/17/2024	🏠 Listed for Sale	$559,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2024	$8,595	$733,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$8,595

Tax Year 2024

Assessed Value

$733,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1915

Living Area 2,020 sq ft

Lot Size 0.55 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof Wood

Features Porch - Enclosed

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Features Off Street, Unpaved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $8,595

Assessed Value $733,400

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Property To Be Sold In “as Is Condition.” Offers Due Monday 7/22 @5pm Please Email In One Pdf.

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) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1915

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

2,020 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1915

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Wood

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

896 Main Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jodie Zinna

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Office Phone 781-237-9090

Agent MLS ID BB900867

Office MLS ID AN6230

Listing Data Updated Sep 21, 2024 5:10 AM EDT

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