149 Forest St., Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$750,000
Est. $4,716/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,372
Sq Ft
$547
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1971
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Pending Listed Nov 13, 2025 • MLS# 73454762 Copied!

About this home

Charming Colonial style home in Reading's desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood! Step into the spacious living room and enjoy an abundance of natural light pouring through the picture window. Eat- in kitchen offers room for additional storage or prep space to be added. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout were just refinished. Screened in porch off of the dining room is the perfect place to unwind. Upstairs find three generously sized bedrooms. Recent updates from 2024 include conversion to public sewer, 3 mini splits added to the second floor, attic insulation, an upgraded electric panel, new kitchen light fixtures, a radon mitigation system, new thermostats and fresh paint throughout in 2025. The backyard is fully fenced in and home to many mature annuals like bergamot, hydrangeas, lily of the valley and more! All this in a terrific location-- 5 min. drive to Reading commuter rail, 0.1 mi. to Birch Meadow Elementary School and 0.4 mi to Coolidge Middle School.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,372 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1971
Living Area 1,372 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Garrison
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Screened, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Carport, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $8,684
Assessed Value $762,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Garrison
Year Built: 1971
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Screened, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Carport, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

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Neighborhood

149 Forest St., Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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Schools

Elementary School
Birch Meadow
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Middle School
Coolidge
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High School
Reading Memorial
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Property Tax $724
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 1
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Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Nov 18, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Nov 13, 2025
$750,000
Original listing
Agent: Elizabeth Bain Office: Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 13, 2025 New Listing Added $750,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$547

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,684 $762,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,684
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$762,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elizabeth Bain
Listing Office Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Agent MLS ID CN222922
Office MLS ID AN2589
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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