868 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$195,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,608
Sq Ft
$121
Price/Sq Ft
0.31
Acres
1880
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
3
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 24, 2009 • MLS# 70879931 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $179,000
Final Sale Price: $195,000
Difference: +$16,000 (+8.9%)
Performance Metrics
108.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $111
Sale $/sq ft: $121
This property sold for $121 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

ATTENTION BUILDERS!!!!..BRING YOUR DESIGN VISION!!!!...This charming NEW ENGLAND STYLE COLONIAL sits on a beautiful wooded lot set back off Main St with LOADS OF POTENTIAL!!! Enjoy the front porch and two patio spaces this spring for planting and entertaining as well as the HUGE KITCHEN with mudroom and SPACIOUS familyroom with dining area. The large formal livingroom is located off the impressive foyer with grand staircase and stained glass window. Upstairs relax in four LARGE BEDROOMS. HURRY!

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Property History

Market Insights

77.6%
Price Range
5
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73563016
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Previously Sold
Sep 21, 2026
$799,000
MLS #73563016
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73176197
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Previously Sold
Feb 20, 2024
$700,000
MLS #73176197
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Sold
Jun 3, 2009
$195,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 5
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Listed for Sale
Feb 25, 2009
$179,000
Original listing
Agent: George Shahian Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Stoneham

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $4,430 $351,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,430
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$351,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,608 sq ft
Lot Size 0.31 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Entrance Foyer, Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Barn/stable
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,430
Assessed Value $351,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Sold As Is....newer Windows, Newer Heating, Newer Electrical, Beautiful Hardwood Floors!!!!
Exclusions The Property Also Features A Detached Garage/Barn Perfect For Workshop. Offers Presented Sunday Pm !
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BEIGE
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures HIGH CEILINGS,SPACIOUS ROOMS,LOADS OF SUNLIGHT,HUGE KITCHEN
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 5 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,608 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Mud Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Barn/Stable
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
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
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
0.7 mi | #255 of 825 | Score: 52.2
Dropped 175 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.0 mi | #92 of 825 | Score: 59.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
400 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.3 mi | #155 of 825 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-1.4 below state avg
368 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Joshua Eaton School
1.3 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.6 mi | #269 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 186 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
231 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: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.9 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
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 | #63 of 346 | Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

868 Main St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent George Shahian
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Stoneham
Office Phone 781-438-7600
Agent MLS ID B8001028
Office MLS ID B30301
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:22 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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