OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2023 for $820K

$946,982

•

1,666

sq ft

13 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

A beautifully RENOVATED home located in the highly desired BIRCH MEADOW neighborhood! HUGE updated kitchen/dining area with new hardwood floors, new STAINLESS APPLIANCES, new cabinets, and new QUARTZ counters with a large island. New or refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint inside and out! New HVAC system with Ecobee thermostat, new windows, new roof and gutters, nothing left for you to do! Large master bedroom has 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS. 2 other bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upstairs. Downstairs includes a cozy spacious living room, a large renovated full bathroom and a bonus room/gym/office with a separate entrance that leads out to a beautifully manicured lawn sitting on your .4 acre lot. Basement provides additional space for workshop, storage & more. Sit and relax on the renovated front farmer's porch! Walking distance to every school you'll ever need and a short walk to the restaurants and shops in downtown Reading! Commuter Rail nearby as well.

Single-familyProperty Type

1870Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Howard Rock • Rock Real Estate

Bought with Wilson Group • Keller Williams Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73124738

Redfin Estimate

$946,982

$127K since sold in August 2023$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7.2% higher than the average sale price ($883K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$715,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
215 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$960,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,765 sq ft
14 Federal St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$895,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,722 sq ft
18 Wells Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$985,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,033 sq ft
377 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$825,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
22 Irving St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$920,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,493 sq ft
50 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$950K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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106

12 MoM

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Sale history for 13 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73124738

Aug 10, 2023

Sold

$820,000

$492/sq ft

Jun 14, 2023

Listed

$799,000

$480/sq ft

MLS PIN #72668689

Jul 9, 2020

Sold

$474,000

$285/sq ft

Jun 11, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 5, 2020

Listed

$499,999

$300/sq ft

+20

BIRCH MEADOW! Located in one of Reading’s favorite neighborhoods sits an absolutely gracious home of yesteryear, bright & sunny 7 RM, 3 BR 1870s home, perfectly positioned on a gorgeous,manicured 0.3 acre lot. Step inside to find original wide pine hardwood in 2BR & hall, HW in MB & DR, & 1st Fl hall, w/w carpeting in LR and large windows in living area. MB offers 2 walk-in closets! The kitchen is surely the heart-beat here...a County kitchen, beautifully appointed w/appliances, granite counters, & charming picture window. There's even a little mud-room coming in from the drive-way on one side. Basement provides additional space for workshop, storage & more. Overlooking the spacious backyard & beautiful English Garden is a wonderful separate entrance sun porch/office/playroom. Yes, everything you want at an attainable price; close to Boston, commuter rail minutes away & home located just a short walk to the school complex. Act now-this won't last.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,814 (+12.9%)

$505,900 + $267,900

$773,800

2024

$7,808 (+3.2%)

$486,000 + $180,200

$666,200

2023

$7,563 (+3.9%)

$438,200 + $162,500

$600,700

2022

$7,280 (−1.1%)

$398,300 + $147,800

$546,100

2021

$7,359 (+1.3%)

$381,700 + $151,200

$532,900

2020

$7,265 (+2.9%)

$363,200 + $157,600

$520,800

2019

$7,061 (+8.8%)

$346,000 + $150,200

$496,200

2018

$6,490 (−3.0%)

$326,300 + $141,600

$467,900

2017

$6,688 (+7.5%)

$307,800 + $168,900

$476,700

2016

$6,219 (+6.7%)

$275,800 + $153,100

$428,900

2015

$5,827 (+3.2%)

$254,900 + $141,500

$396,400

2014

$5,644 (+14.4%)

$246,200 + $136,700

$382,900

2013

$4,932 (+1.7%)

$238,500 + $91,600

$330,100

2012

$4,849 (+2.3%)

$251,100 + $91,600

$342,700

2011

$4,739

$251,100 + $92,300

$343,400

2010

$4,739 (−2.3%)

$251,100 + $92,300

$343,400

2009

$4,853

$287,600 + $79,800

$367,400

Tax history for 13 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,814 (+12.9%)

$505,900 + $267,900

$773,800

2024

$7,808 (+3.2%)

$486,000 + $180,200

$666,200

2023

$7,563 (+3.9%)

$438,200 + $162,500

$600,700

2022

$7,280 (−1.1%)

$398,300 + $147,800

$546,100

2021

$7,359 (+1.3%)

$381,700 + $151,200

$532,900

2020

$7,265 (+2.9%)

$363,200 + $157,600

$520,800

2019

$7,061 (+8.8%)

$346,000 + $150,200

$496,200

2018

$6,490 (−3.0%)

$326,300 + $141,600

$467,900

2017

$6,688 (+7.5%)

$307,800 + $168,900

$476,700

2016

$6,219 (+6.7%)

$275,800 + $153,100

$428,900

2015

$5,827 (+3.2%)

$254,900 + $141,500

$396,400

2014

$5,644 (+14.4%)

$246,200 + $136,700

$382,900

2013

$4,932 (+1.7%)

$238,500 + $91,600

$330,100

2012

$4,849 (+2.3%)

$251,100 + $91,600

$342,700

2011

$4,739

$251,100 + $92,300

$343,400

2010

$4,739 (−2.3%)

$251,100 + $92,300

$343,400

2009

$4,853

$287,600 + $79,800

$367,400

*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

0.38 Acres

Year renovated

1952

Sq. Ft.

1,666

Year built

1870

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736892

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded,Lighting - Overhead

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Basement Information
Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,666
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,280
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service, Time of Use Meter

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Forest Street
UnparsedAddress: 13 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,666
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736892

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 97° 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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Historical weather

Reading, MA • 01867

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Sun exposure

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

$900,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 13 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Forest Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$1,146,554
26 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$812,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Forest Street, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 841 Sq. Ft.	$634,626
25 Forest Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$943,768

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1841 Sq. Ft.	$1,045,531
18 Forest Street, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 841 Sq. Ft.	$640,969

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