159 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 01864

Off market oct 2016 for $576K

$925,149

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,352/mo

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1,953

sq ft

159 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 01864

About this home

PRIDE of OWNERSHIP SHINES THROUGH in this METICULOUS 50' HOME with TWO CAR GARAGE on GORGEOUS LEVEL LOT. YOU WILL LOVE the OPEN FLOOR PLAN, & CATHEDRAL CEILING, KITCHEN with ISLAND, LIVING ROOM with BAY WINDOW, DINING ROOM leading to HEATED SUN ROOM overlooking EXPANSIVE YARD with INGROUND POOL. Three bedrooms up, including MASTER with FULL BATH. CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS Extra-large FRONT to BACK FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE, and MUDROOM in the lower level.This great home is steps from Ipswich River Park and KidSpot Playground!

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.95 acresLot Size

$474Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Janice Sullivan Team • LAER Realty Partners

Bought with George Hackford • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Gloucester

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•Source:MLS PIN #72055575

Redfin Estimate

$925,149

$349K since sold in October 2016$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,150,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,976 sq ft
7 Eastway, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$815,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,885 sq ft
156 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$875,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,860 sq ft
26 Hillview Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,525,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,855 sq ft
37 Spruce Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
SOLD MAR 3, 2026
$780,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
217 Park St, North Reading, MA 01864
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,426,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,202 sq ft
10 Lillian Dr, North Reading, MA 01864

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Market trends in 01864, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$871K

$65K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

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Sale history for 159 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,361 (+1.7%)

$419,800 + $376,000

$795,800

2025

$10,184 (+6.4%)

$403,800 + $376,000

$779,800

2024

$9,573 (+0.5%)

$380,900 + $343,800

$724,700

2023

$9,530 (+2.9%)

$349,700 + $331,500

$681,200

2022

$9,261 (−1.1%)

$318,100 + $299,300

$617,400

2021

$9,361 (+3.7%)

$292,000 + $306,900

$598,900

2020

$9,028 (+2.5%)

$265,300 + $313,400

$578,700

2019

$8,812 (+1.0%)

$257,100 + $308,500

$565,600

2018

$8,721 (+2.3%)

$257,100 + $276,600

$533,700

2017

$8,525 (+12.6%)

$257,100 + $271,400

$528,500

2016

$7,568 (+3.2%)

$218,700 + $242,500

$461,200

2015

$7,334 (+7.9%)

$198,800 + $242,500

$441,300

2014

$6,794 (−1.7%)

$185,800 + $227,700

$413,500

2013

$6,908 (+11.5%)

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2012

$6,193 (+2.7%)

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2011

$6,030

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2010

$6,030 (+13.9%)

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2009

$5,292

$249,000 + $190,500

$439,500

Tax history for 159 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,361 (+1.7%)

$419,800 + $376,000

$795,800

2025

$10,184 (+6.4%)

$403,800 + $376,000

$779,800

2024

$9,573 (+0.5%)

$380,900 + $343,800

$724,700

2023

$9,530 (+2.9%)

$349,700 + $331,500

$681,200

2022

$9,261 (−1.1%)

$318,100 + $299,300

$617,400

2021

$9,361 (+3.7%)

$292,000 + $306,900

$598,900

2020

$9,028 (+2.5%)

$265,300 + $313,400

$578,700

2019

$8,812 (+1.0%)

$257,100 + $308,500

$565,600

2018

$8,721 (+2.3%)

$257,100 + $276,600

$533,700

2017

$8,525 (+12.6%)

$257,100 + $271,400

$528,500

2016

$7,568 (+3.2%)

$218,700 + $242,500

$461,200

2015

$7,334 (+7.9%)

$198,800 + $242,500

$441,300

2014

$6,794 (−1.7%)

$185,800 + $227,700

$413,500

2013

$6,908 (+11.5%)

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2012

$6,193 (+2.7%)

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2011

$6,030

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2010

$6,030 (+13.9%)

$182,400 + $248,300

$430,700

2009

$5,292

$249,000 + $190,500

$439,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.95 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,644

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3146714S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Office Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,953
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: white
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Pool - Inground, Cabana

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Cabana

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.95
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 160
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,568.29
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: between central and park streets
UnparsedAddress: 159 Chestnut Street, North Reading MA 01864

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,644
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3146714S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

E Ethel Little School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

North Reading Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

North Reading High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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North Reading, MA • 01864

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$879,000 – $1.06M

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Home values near 159 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
185 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1593 Sq. Ft.	$764,139
142 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1953 Sq. Ft.	$859,656

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1172 Sq. Ft.	$615,149
144 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1108 Sq. Ft.	$689,424

Address	Redfin Estimate
163 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,820
146 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$596,405

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