Nestled on the desirable West Side of Reading, this stunning home is tucked away on a peaceful side street, but don’t let the exterior fool you—this property is massive inside! Step into an expansive open-concept first floor featuring a show-stopping family room with cathedral ceilings, skylights, and custom built-ins. The renovated kitchen boasting white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, which seamlessly flows into the fireplaced living/dining area and the family room—an entertainer's dream! Sliding doors lead to a large deck and fenced backyard, perfect for BBQs. The 1st floor is complete with a stylish full bath and a 3rd bedroom. Upstairs, the primary suite with an en-suite bath, plus a 2nd bedroom. The lower level offers a office, ample storage, and a spacious rec room featuring a gorgeous brick accent wall and gleaming hardwood floors. Just 1 mile from the commuter rail & very close to RT 93/95 this is a commuters dream!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
7,978 sq ftLot Size
$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Heller & Chauvin• Penrose Realty
Bought with Rebecca Huang• East West Real Estate, LLC
WOW~WEST SIDE OF READING, QUIET SIDE STREET~ MOVE IN READY~Don't be deceived from the outside. Step inside & walk into the EXPANSIVE OPEN CONCEPT First floor w/HUGE CATHEDRAL CEILING FAMILY ROOM! Gorgeous builtins & skylights are just a few of the features that make this space special. The kitchen is right in the heart of the home w/GRANITE & STAINLESS and opens to both the large fireplaced dining or living room & the family room. ENTERTAINERS DREAM! Sliders open up to a large deck & yard right off the family room. The first floor is complete with an updated full bathroom and the 3rd bedroom. New Carpeting in several rooms just put in! Newer Windows. Upstairs you will find a large Master bedroom w/bath and a second bedroom. The basement features ample storage, a great office and newly finished Recreation room w/ gorgeous brick feature wall & Hardwood. 1 Mile from the commuter rail & very convenient to RT 93/95! A Commuters dream! WELCOME TO READING & ALL IT HAS TO OFFER!!
MLS PIN #71034819
Mar 15, 2010
Sold
$440,000
$189/sq ft
Feb 22, 2010
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2010
Listed
$434,900
$187/sq ft
Charming West Side cape offers large first floor family room, with access to deck overlooking beautiful perennial gardens. Updated kitchen with granite counters, bosch dishwasher. Hardwood floors on the first floor and new carpet in second floor bedrooms. Well water for the sprinkler system. Family room addition has full foundation. Andersen windows, except for front bow window. Newer boiler.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,319 (+1.2%)
$474,300 + $343,900
$818,200
2024
$9,212 (+3.2%)
$455,600 + $330,400
$786,000
2023
$8,923 (+3.9%)
$410,800 + $297,900
$708,700
2022
$8,590 (+2.8%)
$373,500 + $270,900
$644,400
2021
$8,359 (+4.0%)
$357,900 + $247,400
$605,300
2020
$8,034 (+2.9%)
$340,500 + $235,400
$575,900
2019
$7,808 (+10.9%)
$324,400 + $224,300
$548,700
2018
$7,040 (+4.8%)
$305,900 + $201,700
$507,600
2017
$6,719 (+3.2%)
$288,600 + $190,300
$478,900
2016
$6,511 (+3.6%)
$260,700 + $188,300
$449,000
2015
$6,284 (+7.2%)
$248,200 + $179,300
$427,500
2014
$5,862 (−7.9%)
$230,900 + $166,800
$397,700
2013
$6,364 (+2.6%)
$233,700 + $192,300
$426,000
2012
$6,202 (+13.9%)
$246,000 + $192,300
$438,300
2011
$5,447
$246,000 + $148,700
$394,700
2010
$5,447 (+3.8%)
$246,000 + $148,700
$394,700
2009
$5,247
$273,400 + $123,800
$397,200
Tax history for 17 Lewis St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,319 (+1.2%)
$474,300 + $343,900
$818,200
2024
$9,212 (+3.2%)
$455,600 + $330,400
$786,000
2023
$8,923 (+3.9%)
$410,800 + $297,900
$708,700
2022
$8,590 (+2.8%)
$373,500 + $270,900
$644,400
2021
$8,359 (+4.0%)
$357,900 + $247,400
$605,300
2020
$8,034 (+2.9%)
$340,500 + $235,400
$575,900
2019
$7,808 (+10.9%)
$324,400 + $224,300
$548,700
2018
$7,040 (+4.8%)
$305,900 + $201,700
$507,600
2017
$6,719 (+3.2%)
$288,600 + $190,300
$478,900
2016
$6,511 (+3.6%)
$260,700 + $188,300
$449,000
2015
$6,284 (+7.2%)
$248,200 + $179,300
$427,500
2014
$5,862 (−7.9%)
$230,900 + $166,800
$397,700
2013
$6,364 (+2.6%)
$233,700 + $192,300
$426,000
2012
$6,202 (+13.9%)
$246,000 + $192,300
$438,300
2011
$5,447
$246,000 + $148,700
$394,700
2010
$5,447 (+3.8%)
$246,000 + $148,700
$394,700
2009
$5,247
$273,400 + $123,800
$397,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,327
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731788
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved