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81 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$845,000
Est. $5,353/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,480
Sq Ft
$341
Price/Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
1969
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 5, 2024 • MLS# 73285994 Copied!

About this home

Bring this wonderful home back to its glory! Spacious colonial with an oversized farmers porch situated perfectly on a corner lot. Eat in kitchen with upgraded countertops, front to back living room, leading to enclosed porch, dedicated dining room, bedroom, full bath and office on the first floor. Large bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor. Full basement provides expansion potential with walkout to the back yard. Two car garage and mature plants add to the appeal. Home needs work and will not qualify for FHA or VA financing. Must be in MLS for a minimum of 10 days before offer review.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MCLAUGHLIN MICHAEL C
Mailing Address 81 WALNUT ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,006,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,460
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($168)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,629

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $528,600 $477,900 $1,006,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 28, 2025 $1,420,000 83810/314

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 (89.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1969
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,480 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $859,900
Final Sale Price: $845,000
Difference: $14,900 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $347
Sale $/sq ft: $341
This property sold for $341 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$341/sq ft
Area Average
$541/sq ft
Difference
37.0%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1969
Living Area 2,480 sq ft
Lot Size 0.35 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Other
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry In Basement
Features Home Office

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,561
Assessed Value $901,100

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Home Office
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1969
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Other
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

81 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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Nearby Schools

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Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

40.5%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73326771
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 28, 2025
$1,420,000
MLS #73326771
Sold
Oct 23, 2024
$845,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Sep 5, 2024
$859,900
Original listing
Agent: Kimberly Dowling Office: Vylla Home

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 28, 2025 Sold $1,420,000
Sep 5, 2024 New Listing Added $859,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$341

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $10,561 $901,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,561
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$901,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kimberly Dowling
Listing Office Vylla Home
Agent MLS ID CT001990
Office MLS ID AN5137
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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