Welcome to a great opportunity in highly desirable Reading! This charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial is set on a rare oversized lot at the end of a dead-end street, offering privacy and strong potential in a prime location. Inside, you'll find a classic layout with sun-filled rooms, ready for your updates and personal touch. A standout feature is the expansion potential within the lot's generous boundaries—ideal for a future addition, garage, or custom outdoor space. It's a great fit for anyone looking to get into Reading and a smart condo alternative with room to grow. Enjoy close proximity to schools, downtown, commuter rail, and major routes—an excellent investment in a sought-after town.
Sold for $677,000 on 08/07/25
$677,000
16 Elm St, Reading, MA 01867
2beds
1,194sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.29 Acres Lot
$695,500 Zestimate®
$567/sqft
$3,521 Estimated rent
Home value
$695,500
$661,000 - $730,000
$3,521/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 07:01am
Listed by:
Lisa Santilli 978-660-3506,
Classified Realty Group 781-944-1901
Bought with:
Jyoti Justin
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73405228
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,194
- Total interior livable area: 1,194 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,194
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive
- Has garage: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:022.000000045.0,733385
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Reading
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2025 | Sold | $677,000+5.8%$567/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73405228 | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,900+51.8%$536/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73405228 | ||
| 7/19/2016 | Sold | $421,500+8.1%$353/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/20/2016 | Pending sale | $389,900$327/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72004473 | ||
| 5/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $389,900+5.4%$327/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72004473 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,683 +3.3% | $674,500 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $7,436 +1.9% | $634,500 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $7,295 +8.5% | $579,400 +14.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10J. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Walter S Parker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Killam
- Middle: Parker
- High: Rmhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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