16 Elm St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$699,900
Est. $4,379/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,529
Sq Ft
$458
Price/Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
1900
Year Built
6
Parking
7
Days on Market
Sale Pending Listed Jul 16, 2026 • MLS# 73550955 Copied! • Updated Jul 29, 2026

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About this home

** Offer Deadline: Monday July 20 at 5pm ** LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to this peaceful and charming, move-in-ready 2 bed, 1.5 bath home on a quiet dead-end street in one of Reading’s most coveted neighborhoods. Perfect for first-time buyers or downsizers, this inviting home features a freshly painted interior, gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious living room, and a walkout deck overlooking a sprawling, level 100' x 125' lot with public town water and sewer. Enjoy easy access to downtown Reading, IMAX, Home Depot, the commuter rail, dining, highways, and top-rated schools.Looking to build your dream home or maximize value? Engineering surveys and conceptual development plans for a brand-new single-family home with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) are available, subject to town approvals. Move right in today while taking advantage of the exceptional future equity and development potential this unique property offers!

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Property History

Market Insights

3.3%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Jul 21, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 20, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 16, 2026
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Jyoti Justin Office: Leading Edge Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #73405228
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 7, 2025
$677,000
MLS #73405228

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,683 $674,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,683
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$674,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,529 sq ft
Lot Size 0.29 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Assigned, Driveway
Total Spaces 6
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,683
Assessed Value $674,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Seller Disclosures Seller Has Never Lived In The House. All Appliances And Condition Of House Is Sold As Is. Yard Pics Are Enhanced Virtually.showings Start 7/17/2026.ac On 2nd Floor Only.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color cream
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Estimated. Buyer/Buyer Agent to do due diligence. Basement height estimated 66
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,529 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Assigned, Driveway
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
1.1 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
1.1 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.3 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-
Birch Meadow School
1.4 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
1.5 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.3 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
1.0 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
1.3 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
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.1 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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16 Elm St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jyoti Justin
Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Office Phone 617-484-1900
Agent MLS ID CN222806
Office MLS ID AN4638
Listing Data Updated Jul 29, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
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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