81 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$845,000
Est. $4,497/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,480
Sq Ft
$341
Price/Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
1969
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73285994

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.

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.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

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

Interior Features

Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Other
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Interior Features
Home Office
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.35 acres
Lot Size
15,046 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.3500
Lot Features
Corner Lot

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
6
Parking Features
Under, Paved Drive, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$10,561
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$901,100
Parcel Number
M:007.000000169.0,731134
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Seller has never lived in property. Buyer/ Buyer agent responsible for smoke cert and obtaining final reads. Property must be listed in MLS for a minimum of 10 days before offers will be reviewed. Offer docs to be fully executed and returned to seller within 48 hours. No changes. No addendums.

Location

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Neighborhood

81 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Schools

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $880
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

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

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