Location! Charming Cape style home in great condition, situated on the corner of a dead end street in a desirable neighborhood. Convenient to the commuter rail, town center, schools and major highways. Front to back living room with a fire place, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, large mud room with access from the driveway and the deck. Additional features include two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a lower level play room, patio, deck, and a one car garage. See attached feature sheet for a list of the many improvements.
Convenient to transportation and highway yet in an excellent west side neighborhood. Beautiful wood floors. Pretty front to back living room with a fireplace. Spacious dining room that is open to an oak cabinet kitchen with a breakfast bar. pedestal sink in half bath. Newer boiler and re-shingled roof. Playroom in lower level. Two bedrooms and a full bath on 2nd floor. Enclosed breezway, deck and attached garage
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,982 (+1.2%)
$471,800 + $316,800
$788,600
2024
$8,878 (+3.2%)
$453,200 + $304,300
$757,500
2023
$8,599 (+11.2%)
$408,600 + $274,400
$683,000
2022
$7,730 (+2.1%)
$371,500 + $208,400
$579,900
2021
$7,571 (+4.0%)
$355,900 + $192,300
$548,200
2020
$7,278 (+2.9%)
$338,700 + $183,000
$521,700
2019
$7,072 (+8.8%)
$322,600 + $174,400
$497,000
2018
$6,501 (+4.8%)
$304,300 + $164,400
$468,700
2017
$6,203 (+3.4%)
$287,000 + $155,100
$442,100
2016
$5,999 (+4.3%)
$259,300 + $154,400
$413,700
2015
$5,754 (+7.3%)
$246,900 + $144,500
$391,400
2014
$5,365 (+7.1%)
$229,600 + $134,400
$364,000
2013
$5,011 (+1.8%)
$233,200 + $102,200
$335,400
2012
$4,920 (+2.5%)
$245,500 + $102,200
$347,700
2011
$4,802
$245,500 + $102,500
$348,000
2010
$4,802 (+1.7%)
$245,500 + $102,500
$348,000
2009
$4,724
$272,400 + $85,200
$357,600
Tax history for 151 Howard St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,982 (+1.2%)
$471,800 + $316,800
$788,600
2024
$8,878 (+3.2%)
$453,200 + $304,300
$757,500
2023
$8,599 (+11.2%)
$408,600 + $274,400
$683,000
2022
$7,730 (+2.1%)
$371,500 + $208,400
$579,900
2021
$7,571 (+4.0%)
$355,900 + $192,300
$548,200
2020
$7,278 (+2.9%)
$338,700 + $183,000
$521,700
2019
$7,072 (+8.8%)
$322,600 + $174,400
$497,000
2018
$6,501 (+4.8%)
$304,300 + $164,400
$468,700
2017
$6,203 (+3.4%)
$287,000 + $155,100
$442,100
2016
$5,999 (+4.3%)
$259,300 + $154,400
$413,700
2015
$5,754 (+7.3%)
$246,900 + $144,500
$391,400
2014
$5,365 (+7.1%)
$229,600 + $134,400
$364,000
2013
$5,011 (+1.8%)
$233,200 + $102,200
$335,400
2012
$4,920 (+2.5%)
$245,500 + $102,200
$347,700
2011
$4,802
$245,500 + $102,500
$348,000
2010
$4,802 (+1.7%)
$245,500 + $102,500
$348,000
2009
$4,724
$272,400 + $85,200
$357,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
1,361
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731735
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Directions: Summer Avenue or West Street to Howard Street.
UnparsedAddress: 151 Howard Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,361
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731735
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washing Machine,Dryer And Refrigerator.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$820,000 – $993,000
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