New ListingWelcome to this unique and stately Center Entrance Colonial! Built at the turn of the century, many of its original features have been lovingly preserved. Step on to the wide and welcoming front porch and into the spacious entry foyer. You will find hard wood flooring, many built-ins, window seats, wainscoting, and hidden nooks characteristic of that time period. It offers a classic floor plan with spacious rooms, two fireplaces, many windows, and a large eat-in kitchen. The rear screened-in porch, provides a private connection to the outdoors. The second floor "Study" has a fireplace and offers versatile use, including the possibility of a fifth bedroom. The generous lot is just the right size, complete with a garage, plenty of off street parking and the rare enhancement of a copper beech tree. Other features and improvements are: a five year old gas fired state of the art heating system, and hot water tank, a 7 year old roof, gas cooking, a whole house fan, a walk-up attic for possible future expansion, a third full bathroom in the basement laundry room, a water filtration system, a newer refrigerator and a new washer and dryer. Situated on a corner lot in the highly desirable West Side, this fine home is 0.5 miles to the Reading commuter rail station and 0.4 miles to the Joshua Eaton and Parker Middle Schools.
| MLS # | 73584842 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1898 |
| Days On Site | 6 |
| Listing Provided By | Leading Edge Real Estate | The Beaton Team |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,322 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Basement | Y |
| Zoning | S15 |
| Acreage | 0.26 |
| Rooms Total | 8 |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace |
| Interior Features | Closet, Crown Molding, Window Seat, Bathroom - 3/4, Entrance Foyer, Study, 3/4 Bath, Walk-up Attic |
| Window Features | Storm Window(s) |
| Appliances | Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Fireplaces Total | 2 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood |
| Exterior Features | Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Lot Features | Corner Lot, Level |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Open Parking Yes / No | Yes |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, Washer Hookup |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Tax Annual Amount | 11675 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1065200 |
| Tax Block | 0000 |
| Tax Lot | 0045 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Tax Map Number | 16 |
| Community Features | Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Reading |
| Zip Code | 01867 |
| Area | Middlesex |
| Community Name | West Side in the Joshua Eaton District* |
| School District | Reading Memorial H S |
| Elementary School | Joshua Eaton Elementry * |
| High School | Reading Memorial H S |
| Listing VS Median (in West Side in the Joshua Eaton District*) | |
Price: $1,100,000 low | high Med: $1,100,000 sqft: 2,322 low | high Med: 2,322 $ / sqft: $474 low | high Med: $474 On site: 6 low | high Med: 6 | |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Reading |
| Zip Code | 01867 |
| Area | Middlesex |
| Community Name | West Side in the Joshua Eaton District* |
| School District | Reading Memorial H S |
| Elementary School | Joshua Eaton Elementry * |
| High School | Reading Memorial H S |
| Listing VS Median (in West Side in the Joshua Eaton District*) | |
Price: $1,100,000 low | high Med: $1,100,000 sqft: 2,322 low | high Med: 2,322 $ / sqft: $474 low | high Med: $474 On site: 6 low | high Med: 6 | |