OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2019 for $750K

$1,231,963

•

3,490

sq ft

159 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

RARE OPPORTUNITY to own one of Reading's most ICONIC Victorian homes which has been HIGHLIGHTED in several Reading historic PUBLICATIONS. Designed by local architect Horace Wadlin, this RICHLY DETAILED, 9 room, 4 bedroom home is a transitional style between QUEEN ANNE and SHINGLE. Beautifully maintained by the current owners this home has retained it's architectural features: the NATURAL OAK used throughout the house including an oak dining room with CURVED window seat; EUROPEAN-TILED oak fireplaces; a curved or rounded living room and bedroom; large walk-in closets with BUILT-INS, oak in the entryway, foyer, staircases and on the landings; intact BUTLER'S PANTRY done entirely in maple with BIRDS EYE MAPLE counters. Generous sized SCREENED PORCH off the kitchen offers expansion potential. Interior and exterior PAINTED and hardwood floors REFINISHED in 2018. LARGE 20,347 sq. ft. LOT, 3 car garage/carport. WELL LOCATED in the Summer Ave. historic district near schools, downtown.

Single-familyProperty Type

1889Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marjorie Falla • Leading Edge Real Estate

Bought with Felicia Giuliano-Kennedy • Classified Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72529499

Redfin Estimate

$1,231,963

$482K since sold in September 2019$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,050,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,897 sq ft
83 Grand St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,049,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,082 sq ft
38 Berkeley St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$875,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths3,003 sq ft
266 West St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,275,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,253 sq ft
120 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$945,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,989 sq ft
16 Cottage Park, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,510,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,513 sq ft
84 King St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated September 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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Sale history for 159 Summer Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,116 (+1.1%)

$483,100 + $580,600

$1,063,700

2024

$11,980 (+3.1%)

$464,100 + $558,100

$1,022,200

2023

$11,617 (+3.8%)

$418,500 + $504,200

$922,700

2022

$11,193

$380,400 + $459,300

$839,700

2021

$11,182 (+4.0%)

$364,500 + $445,200

$809,700

2020

$10,754 (+2.9%)

$346,900 + $424,000

$770,900

2019

$10,455 (+8.7%)

$330,400 + $404,300

$734,700

2018

$9,616 (+4.7%)

$311,600 + $381,700

$693,300

2017

$9,184 (−3.5%)

$294,000 + $360,600

$654,600

2016

$9,515 (+7.9%)

$306,000 + $350,200

$656,200

2015

$8,817 (+0.7%)

$279,400 + $320,400

$599,800

2014

$8,756 (−11.8%)

$276,700 + $317,300

$594,000

2013

$9,931 (+3.2%)

$286,800 + $377,900

$664,700

2012

$9,619 (+1.5%)

$301,900 + $377,900

$679,800

2011

$9,478

$301,900 + $384,900

$686,800

2010

$9,478 (+7.2%)

$301,900 + $384,900

$686,800

2009

$8,841

$333,700 + $335,600

$669,300

Tax history for 159 Summer Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,116 (+1.1%)

$483,100 + $580,600

$1,063,700

2024

$11,980 (+3.1%)

$464,100 + $558,100

$1,022,200

2023

$11,617 (+3.8%)

$418,500 + $504,200

$922,700

2022

$11,193

$380,400 + $459,300

$839,700

2021

$11,182 (+4.0%)

$364,500 + $445,200

$809,700

2020

$10,754 (+2.9%)

$346,900 + $424,000

$770,900

2019

$10,455 (+8.7%)

$330,400 + $404,300

$734,700

2018

$9,616 (+4.7%)

$311,600 + $381,700

$693,300

2017

$9,184 (−3.5%)

$294,000 + $360,600

$654,600

2016

$9,515 (+7.9%)

$306,000 + $350,200

$656,200

2015

$8,817 (+0.7%)

$279,400 + $320,400

$599,800

2014

$8,756 (−11.8%)

$276,700 + $317,300

$594,000

2013

$9,931 (+3.2%)

$286,800 + $377,900

$664,700

2012

$9,619 (+1.5%)

$301,900 + $377,900

$679,800

2011

$9,478

$301,900 + $384,900

$686,800

2010

$9,478 (+7.2%)

$301,900 + $384,900

$686,800

2009

$8,841

$333,700 + $335,600

$669,300

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

3,490

Year built

1889

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

732591

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 323
Length: 19
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Wainscoting, Entrance Foyer, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,490
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: Yes, Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 154
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,923
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Summer Ave. and King St.
UnparsedAddress: 159 Summer Ave., Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,490
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1889
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Middlesex County
APN: 732591

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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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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

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 159 Summer Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
167 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2557 Sq. Ft.	$1,323,932
172 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,451,720

Address	Redfin Estimate
169 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2076 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,571
168 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2260 Sq. Ft.	$1,396,641

Address	Redfin Estimate
149 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 9999 Sq. Ft.	$1,761,053
160 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA 7 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3419 Sq. Ft.	$1,431,737

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