Welcome Home! This is your chance to own a move-in ready home in the Birch Meadow area of Reading. W/ 3 beds and 1 bath, this lovely home is just waiting for its new owners. Step inside to an open concept living room w/ beautifully refinished hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light, complemented by recessed lighting throughout. The refreshed kitchen features quartz countertops, backsplash, and a new dishwasher. The kitchen has been opened to the dining room, creating a bright and open feel. Three generous sized bedrooms and full bath allowing for one level living. Fresh paint and new custom doors can be found throughout the home. The spacious basement offers high ceilings and plenty of potential for expansion, w/ walk-out access to a level backyard that’s perfect for entertaining. All this, plus a location close to all Reading's Birch schools, High school, parks, downtown, the commuter rail, shopping, restaurants, and major highway. See feature sheet for all updates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
10,559 sq ftLot Size
$704Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Cody Rogers• Coldwell Banker Realty - North Reading
Excellent opportunity to get in to the Birch Meadow neighborhood in the coveted town of Reading at an affordable price! This lovely 3 bedroom 1 full bath home offers hardwood flooring throughout living room, dining room, kitchen and all 3 bedrooms. Washer and dryer has been moved up to one of the bedrooms to allow owner access without using stairs but can be easily moved back downstairs. Enjoy the quaint built in cabinets in the dining room as well as deck off the kitchen. The basement is huge with high ceilings with plenty of room for expansion. Basement also offers walk out to a great level back yard perfect for entertaining family and friends with a fun barbeque. Recent updates include: hot water heater and washer / dryer approximately 2 years old. This may also be good for contractors or developers. Close to commuter rail, public transportation, shopping, restaurants and major highways!
MLS PIN #30179437
Oct 15, 1997
Sold
$172,000
$162/sq ft
Aug 22, 1997
Listing Removed
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Aug 12, 1997
Listed
$172,000
$162/sq ft
MINT CONDITION RANCH; UPDATED KITCHEN & BATH; HW FLOORS; FORMAL DR W/BUILT-INS; FP LR; LARGE DECK OFF KITCHEN & AMPLE CLOSET SPACE. FULL BASEMENT WITH WALK-OUT TO LARGE LEVEL LOT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,918 (−0.9%)
$384,400 + $223,000
$607,400
2024
$6,979 (+4.3%)
$376,800 + $218,700
$595,500
2023
$6,689 (+5.3%)
$336,100 + $195,200
$531,300
2022
$6,354 (+9.9%)
$301,500 + $175,200
$476,700
2021
$5,781 (+3.3%)
$261,800 + $156,800
$418,600
2020
$5,595 (+3.0%)
$250,800 + $150,300
$401,100
2019
$5,433 (+4.5%)
$238,700 + $143,100
$381,800
2018
$5,198 (+5.2%)
$234,300 + $140,500
$374,800
2017
$4,939 (+1.7%)
$220,000 + $132,000
$352,000
2016
$4,855 (+3.5%)
$217,700 + $117,100
$334,800
2015
$4,689 (+4.7%)
$207,400 + $111,600
$319,000
2014
$4,479 (−1.2%)
$197,500 + $106,400
$303,900
2013
$4,533 (+1.9%)
$208,500 + $94,900
$303,400
2012
$4,449 (+2.0%)
$219,500 + $94,900
$314,400
2011
$4,361
$219,500 + $96,500
$316,000
2010
$4,361 (+1.5%)
$219,500 + $96,500
$316,000
2009
$4,297
$277,900 + $47,400
$325,300
Tax history for 1005 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,918 (−0.9%)
$384,400 + $223,000
$607,400
2024
$6,979 (+4.3%)
$376,800 + $218,700
$595,500
2023
$6,689 (+5.3%)
$336,100 + $195,200
$531,300
2022
$6,354 (+9.9%)
$301,500 + $175,200
$476,700
2021
$5,781 (+3.3%)
$261,800 + $156,800
$418,600
2020
$5,595 (+3.0%)
$250,800 + $150,300
$401,100
2019
$5,433 (+4.5%)
$238,700 + $143,100
$381,800
2018
$5,198 (+5.2%)
$234,300 + $140,500
$374,800
2017
$4,939 (+1.7%)
$220,000 + $132,000
$352,000
2016
$4,855 (+3.5%)
$217,700 + $117,100
$334,800
2015
$4,689 (+4.7%)
$207,400 + $111,600
$319,000
2014
$4,479 (−1.2%)
$197,500 + $106,400
$303,900
2013
$4,533 (+1.9%)
$208,500 + $94,900
$303,400
2012
$4,449 (+2.0%)
$219,500 + $94,900
$314,400
2011
$4,361
$219,500 + $96,500
$316,000
2010
$4,361 (+1.5%)
$219,500 + $96,500
$316,000
2009
$4,297
$277,900 + $47,400
$325,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.