Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street just outside Reading's vibrant town center and located in the coveted Birch Meadow area, this charming Dutch Colonial offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern flexibility. With a traditional layout and beautiful hardwood floors throughout, this freshly painted home features a welcoming first floor complete with a mudroom, sunlit living room, formal dining room, kitchen with new quartz counters, and a versatile space for a home office or den. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms and full bath. The walkout lower level is a huge bonus, boasting an abundance of natural light, a living room, kitchenette, additional bedroom, & full bath—ideal for in-laws, an au pair suite, or a permitted ADU. Outside, the fenced backyard is a private oasis, featuring a gunite in-ground pool and garden area. All this just minutes to shopping, the commuter rail, and restaurants.
Sold for $887,000 on 06/25/25
$887,000
70 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
4beds
2,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,244 Square Feet Lot
$887,200 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$4,638 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 05:23am
Listed by:
The Janice Sullivan Team,
LAER Realty Partners
Bought with:
Laurie Devereaux
Century 21 North East
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375792
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 193.97
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 11.9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 180.93
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 11.1
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 52.92
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.3
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Basement
- Area: 159.82
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.2
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Upgraded
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 133.4
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.6
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
- Level: Basement
- Area: 194.36
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 17.2
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded
- Level: First
- Area: 201.84
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.6
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 244.76
- Dimensions: 21.1 x 11.6
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 15 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Open Floorplan, Storage, Kitchen, Entry Hall, Home Office
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,276
- Total interior livable area: 2,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,535
- Finished area below ground: 741
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 60.00
Lot
- Size: 7,244 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:027.000000015.0,734469
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Reading
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability
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