Often admired two-family home on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The expansive yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options.
For sale
$924,900
856 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
4beds
2,191sqft
Est.:
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1860
-- sqft lot
$930,800 Zestimate®
$422/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outdoor enjoymentNewly paved drivewaySeparate fenced-in dog areaExpansive yardAmazing elevated lotStately home
- 30 days |
- 2,490 |
- 117 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 07, 2025 at 12:09am
Listed by:
Mary Ann Quinn Group 617-710-6852,
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate 978-658-2345
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73454120
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Multi Units, Unit Control, Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Crown Molding, Upgraded Countertops, Laundry Room, Lead Certification Available, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Mudroom
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,191
- Total interior livable area: 2,191 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,191
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall, Other
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 99.00
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 735192
- Zoning: S-15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $422/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $769,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,759
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: One (1) Washer & Dryer
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$930,800
$884,000 - $977,000
$3,195/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $924,900$422/sqft |
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| 11/23/2025 | Contingent | $924,900$422/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $924,900+124.8%$422/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73454120 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2013 | Sold | $411,500-6.5%$188/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $439,900$201/sqft |
Source: Connect Property Group #71562528 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,759 -0.9% | $769,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,837 +4.3% | $754,000 +12.1% |
| 2023 | $8,469 +5.3% | $672,700 +11.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,579/mo
Principal & interest
$4477
Property taxes
$778
Home insurance
$324
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01867
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Arthur W Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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