SOLD DEC 17, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $750K

$875,942

•

1,372

sq ft

149 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Charming Colonial style home in Reading's desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood! Step into the spacious living room and enjoy an abundance of natural light pouring through the picture window. Eat- in kitchen offers room for additional storage or prep space to be added. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout were just refinished. Screened in porch off of the dining room is the perfect place to unwind. Upstairs find three generously sized bedrooms. Recent updates from 2024 include conversion to public sewer, 3 mini splits added to the second floor, attic insulation, an upgraded electric panel, new kitchen light fixtures, a radon mitigation system, new thermostats and fresh paint throughout in 2025. The backyard is fully fenced in and home to many mature annuals like bergamot, hydrangeas, lily of the valley and more! All this in a terrific location-- 5 min. drive to Reading commuter rail, 0.1 mi. to Birch Meadow Elementary School and 0.4 mi to Coolidge Middle School.

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

10,149 sq ftLot Size

$638Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Bain • Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Bought with Brendan Lee • The Minuteman Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #73454762

Redfin Estimate

$875,942

$126K since sold in December 2025$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 5% higher than the average sale price ($834K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$803,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
7 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$965,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,614 sq ft
126 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$795,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,371 sq ft
304 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$580,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,318 sq ft
15 Willow St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$965,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,776 sq ft
64 Longfellow Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$895,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,722 sq ft
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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$281 MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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22 MoM

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$1,750,000
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Sale history for 149 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73454762

Dec 17, 2025

Sold

$750,000

$547/sq ft

Nov 18, 2025

Contingent

—

Nov 13, 2025

Listed

$750,000

$547/sq ft

MLS PIN #73255581

Jul 29, 2024

Sold

$679,900

$496/sq ft

Jun 25, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 20, 2024

Listed

$679,900

$496/sq ft

Nestled in the Birch Meadow area - this petite size Colonial is seeking a new owner!! Fireplace living room with a large picture window allowing in the afternoon sunlight. Dining room has sliders leading to a screened in porch - overlooking the fenced in back yard with a shed. Great size kitchen with stainless appliances. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with hardwood under the carpeting and a full bath. Full basement with laundry hook up. Title V is in the process of being obtained! This house provides you with very close proximity to the YMCA and all the wonderful attributes of the Birch Meadow neighborhood. Convenient to Routes 28/129/93/95 and approximately 1.5 miles to the commuter rail in to Boston. Quick close is possible! Be in for the summer!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,684 (+1.2%)

$482,500 + $279,900

$762,400

2024

$8,584 (+3.2%)

$463,500 + $268,900

$732,400

2023

$8,314 (+3.9%)

$417,900 + $242,500

$660,400

2022

$8,003 (+0.7%)

$379,900 + $220,500

$600,400

2021

$7,948 (+4.0%)

$364,000 + $211,500

$575,500

2020

$7,640 (+2.9%)

$346,400 + $201,300

$547,700

2019

$7,424 (+8.8%)

$330,000 + $191,700

$521,700

2018

$6,825 (+4.8%)

$311,200 + $180,900

$492,100

2017

$6,513 (+5.9%)

$293,600 + $170,600

$464,200

2016

$6,149 (+6.7%)

$263,000 + $161,100

$424,100

2015

$5,762 (+3.2%)

$243,100 + $148,900

$392,000

2014

$5,584 (+6.4%)

$234,900 + $143,900

$378,800

2013

$5,248 (+3.0%)

$234,600 + $116,700

$351,300

2012

$5,094 (+2.4%)

$246,900 + $113,100

$360,000

2011

$4,974

$246,900 + $113,500

$360,400

2010

$4,974 (+1.0%)

$246,900 + $113,500

$360,400

2009

$4,926

$277,200 + $95,700

$372,900

Tax history for 149 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,684 (+1.2%)

$482,500 + $279,900

$762,400

2024

$8,584 (+3.2%)

$463,500 + $268,900

$732,400

2023

$8,314 (+3.9%)

$417,900 + $242,500

$660,400

2022

$8,003 (+0.7%)

$379,900 + $220,500

$600,400

2021

$7,948 (+4.0%)

$364,000 + $211,500

$575,500

2020

$7,640 (+2.9%)

$346,400 + $201,300

$547,700

2019

$7,424 (+8.8%)

$330,000 + $191,700

$521,700

2018

$6,825 (+4.8%)

$311,200 + $180,900

$492,100

2017

$6,513 (+5.9%)

$293,600 + $170,600

$464,200

2016

$6,149 (+6.7%)

$263,000 + $161,100

$424,100

2015

$5,762 (+3.2%)

$243,100 + $148,900

$392,000

2014

$5,584 (+6.4%)

$234,900 + $143,900

$378,800

2013

$5,248 (+3.0%)

$234,600 + $116,700

$351,300

2012

$5,094 (+2.4%)

$246,900 + $113,100

$360,000

2011

$4,974

$246,900 + $113,500

$360,400

2010

$4,974 (+1.0%)

$246,900 + $113,500

$360,400

2009

$4,926

$277,200 + $95,700

$372,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,372

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736818

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Carport, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,372
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1372

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,683.74
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Birch Meadow
Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge
High School: Reading Memorial

Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 149 Forest St., Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,372
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736818

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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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 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

51% 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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$833,000 – $1.01M

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Home values near 149 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
163 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$788,746
144 Forest Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2815 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,170

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152 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$1,143,490
140 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$867,691

Address	Redfin Estimate
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137 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$792,547

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