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8 Elliott St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$275,000
Est. $2,000/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,492
Sq Ft
$184
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1920
Year Built
42
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 21, 2015 • MLS# 71922307 Copied!

About this home

Great opportunity to live in Reading with a desirable downtown location. Within walking distance to train, downtown square, shopping, churches, schools. Older colonial home with great potential in need of updating. Great investment for someone desiring to live in Reading at an affordable price and willing to do the updates to make this home their own. Open House Sunday 2:30 to 4PM

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PAGLIA JOHN
Mailing Address 8 ELLIOTT ST, READING, MA, 01876

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $687,900
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,516
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($109)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,625

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $415,000 $272,000 $687,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 19, 2019 $1 73677/466

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 (89.7% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,492 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $320,000
Final Sale Price: $275,000
Difference: $45,000 (-14.1%)
Performance Metrics
85.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
42
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $214
Sale $/sq ft: $184
This property sold for $184 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 42 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,492 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s), None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Water Heater
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $4,916
Assessed Value $334,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

8 Elliott 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.9 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
RISE PreSchool
1.0 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.2 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
Alice M Barrows School
1.2 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.4 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
2.2 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.7 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.2 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.0 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

36%
Price Range
43
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72019990
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Previously Sold
Sep 9, 2016
$430,000
MLS #72019990
Sold
Dec 23, 2015
$275,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 43
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Listed for Sale
Oct 21, 2015
$300,000
Original listing
Agent: John E. Magazzu Office: Renaissance REALTORS®

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 9, 2016 Sold $430,000
Oct 21, 2015 New Listing Added $300,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
42 days
Price per Sq Ft
$184

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $4,916 $334,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,916
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$334,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent John E. Magazzu
Listing Office Renaissance REALTORS®
Agent MLS ID B8000399
Office MLS ID B95162
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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