Charm of yesteryear with updates of today! This spacious & gracious colonial is situated in a pretty neighborhood on a corner lot north of Reading center. This timeless home is filled with character & boasts beautiful woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors & many built-ins. The main level offers an inviting living room with fireplace & rich wainscoting, an eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, a dining room with crown-moulding, chair rail & built-in cabinet, a bonus room, an enclosed front porch & a quarter bath. The second level offers 3 bedrooms & a home office with direct walk-up access to attic. Extensive updates throughout Harvey windows from top-to-bottom, storm doors, updated kitchen, renovated full bath on 2nd floor & patio in backyard. A two-car garage with paved driveway allows parking for 4 cars. The private & generous size yard is perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Easy access to major highways, area schools & fields. Truly an exceptional opportunity to live in Reading!
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
9,664 sq ftLot Size
$520Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Ann Quinn Group• Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Listed by • Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Bought with Kimberly Burke Cullen• Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Est. $2,399 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 18 Wells Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73533432
Aug 10, 2026
Sold
$895,000
$520/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$849,900
$494/sq ft
MLS PIN #72131892
Jun 15, 2017
Sold
$525,000
$305/sq ft
Mar 23, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 16, 2017
Listed
$499,900
$290/sq ft
+22
Spacious and gracious! You are cordially invited to tour this New England classic. Timeless craftsmanship of a bygone era is evident at every turn. Wonderful open floor plan , fireplace living room , wood floors ,3+ bedrooms and corner lot with two car detached garage Freshly Painted Exterior. Your updates and decorator touches will make it truly your own. Priced to Sell, make your appointment for a private showing today.
MLS PIN #70033084
Sep 23, 2004
Sold
$420,000
$244/sq ft
Jul 29, 2004
Listing Removed
—
May 12, 2004
Listed
$439,900
$255/sq ft
Charm of yesteryear with beautiful wood mouldings, built-ins, hardwood floors ,balconys off bedrooms, corner lot with 2 car garage, open concept dining room and fireplace living room, eat-in kitchen, new boiler and water heater.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,850 (+1.1%)
$480,700 + $296,300
$777,000
2024
$8,752 (+3.1%)
$461,800 + $285,000
$746,800
2023
$8,487 (+3.7%)
$416,300 + $257,800
$674,100
2022
$8,181 (+0.7%)
$378,500 + $235,200
$613,700
2021
$8,122 (+4.0%)
$362,700 + $225,400
$588,100
2020
$7,811 (+2.9%)
$345,100 + $214,800
$559,900
2019
$7,593 (+11.4%)
$328,700 + $204,900
$533,600
2018
$6,816 (+4.7%)
$310,000 + $181,400
$491,400
2017
$6,510 (+7.2%)
$292,500 + $171,500
$464,000
2016
$6,071 (+6.6%)
$262,100 + $156,600
$418,700
2015
$5,695 (+3.1%)
$242,200 + $145,200
$387,400
2014
$5,522 (+4.4%)
$234,000 + $140,600
$374,600
2013
$5,289 (+2.0%)
$234,300 + $119,700
$354,000
2012
$5,183 (+2.2%)
$246,600 + $119,700
$366,300
2011
$5,072
$246,600 + $120,900
$367,500
2010
$5,072 (−2.5%)
$246,600 + $120,900
$367,500
2009
$5,202
$276,400 + $117,400
$393,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,722
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736996
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Main Street to Irving Street to Wells Road
UnparsedAddress: 18 Wells Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,722
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736996
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Attached
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
25/100 Car-Dependent34/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Reading, MA • 01867
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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32
59
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68
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66
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61
74
55
64
45
52
36
38
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$831,000 – $1.00M
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