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968 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$792,500
Est. $4,676/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,950
Sq Ft
$406
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1950
Year Built
59
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 2, 2022 • MLS# 73020381 Copied!

About this home

Price Improvement! This beautiful renovated home in Reading is ready for its next owner! The 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms provide room for the whole family, spread along 3 levels of well thought living. The spacious new kitchen has lots of shaker-style sleek white cabinets and stylish quartz countertops, complete with a handy peninsula and stainless-steel appliances. Next, find the formal dining room and inviting living room, a first-floor bedroom and a FULL tiled bathroom. Second floor has two spacious bedrooms and another beautiful tiled full bathroom. The walk-out lower level has a wet bar, laundry room, a living area and a windowed bedroom, perfectly set-up for a possible in-law living situation. The beautiful and very large back yard has multiple patio areas and a huge, level patch of grass for leisure and play. New central heat and A/C, Brand new electric and plumbing and will help you enjoy living here with peace of mind for many years to come!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GOLDEN PETER G
Mailing Address 968 MAIN STREET, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $814,800
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,087
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($133)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,220

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $391,600 $421,100 $814,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 24, 2022 $792,500 80860/460

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 (84.9% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,950 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,900
Final Sale Price: $792,500
Difference: $57,400 (-6.8%)
Performance Metrics
93.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
59
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $436
Sale $/sq ft: $406
This property sold for $406 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 59 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,950 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,621
Assessed Value $407,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

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

Location

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Neighborhood

968 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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Nearby Schools

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Property Tax $468
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

40.6%
Price Range
133
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 24, 2022
$792,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 133
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Listed for Sale
Aug 2, 2022
$799,990
Original listing
Previous Transaction - MLS #72886337
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 5, 2021
$475,000
MLS #72886337

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 2, 2022 New Listing Added $799,990
Nov 5, 2021 Sold $475,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
59 days
Price per Sq Ft
$406

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $5,621 $407,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,621
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$407,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Commonwealth Group
Listing Office Advisors Living - Wellesley
Agent MLS ID TM350900
Office MLS ID AN6976
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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