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856 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$411,500
Est. $2,743/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,200
Sq Ft
$187
Price/Sq Ft
0.62
Acres
1860
Year Built
111
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 31, 2013 • MLS# 71562528 Copied!

About this home

Homeowner Recently updated unit 1 of this 2 family home. Hardwood floors refinished throughout, new paint, new ceilings. Unit is vacant and ready to show. Home features a wooded back yard which offers lots of privacy. 1st floor unit offers Hardwood floors Cherry cabinets Amana gas range and microwave hood, refrigerator, and Maytag dishwasher. Enjoy a sunny eat in area overlooking patio with Cathedral ceilings and skylight. A French door leads to convenient mudroom. The 2nd floor unit offers a walk in pantry, Sunny eat-in kitchen area along with a tile bathroom floor and shower. Hardwood floors throughout and an Antique charm crown molding in bedrooms and living room. There is also a Small bonus room may be used as an office, 3rd bedroom, or walk-in-closet. There is ample storage with Access to a walk-up attic.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LI ALBERT K ETAL TRUSTEES
Mailing Address 855 MAIN STREET, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $689,400
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,535
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($109)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,644

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $381,100 $298,200 $689,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 21, 2015 $1 65766/459

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 (77.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1860
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $439,900
Final Sale Price: $411,500
Difference: $28,400 (-6.5%)
Performance Metrics
93.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
111
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $200
Sale $/sq ft: $187
This property sold for $187 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.5% below the original asking price.

At 111 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1860
Living Area 2,200 sq ft
Lot Size 0.62 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/vaulted Ceilings, Walk-up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Office/den

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,543
Assessed Value $371,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Office/Den
Windows: Skylight(s)
Basement: Full, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1860
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

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

Location

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Neighborhood

856 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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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
0.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.7 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
1.0 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.3 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
1.3 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.6 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
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.6 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
0.8 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
0.4 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

51%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73510388
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 30, 2026
$839,900
MLS #73510388 - Active
Current Active Listing - MLS #73510384
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 30, 2026
$839,900
MLS #73510384 - Active
Sold
Dec 18, 2013
$411,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 72
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Listed for Sale
Jul 31, 2013
$439,900
Original listing
Office: Connect Property Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 30, 2026 Sold $839,900
Apr 30, 2026 Sold $839,900
Jul 31, 2013 New Listing Added $439,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
111 days
Price per Sq Ft
$187

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $5,543 $371,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,543
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$371,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eric T. Rubin
Listing Office Connect Property Group
Agent MLS ID B7000027
Office MLS ID G95246
Listing Data Updated Dec 19, 2013 8:12 AM EST
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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