Off market apr 2010 for $467K

$976,363

•

1,930

sq ft

188 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Pride of ownership & a serene setting capture the essence of this 9rm,4bd home! Bordering consv. land; blocks from local schools.1st flr features step-down great room w/gas fireplace, w/w; newly finished hdwood flrs, open-concept fully appl'd kitchen with brand new counters, sink & brkfast bar which opens into dining room; bright, oversized living room finishes 1st lvl. 2nd lvl feat. 4 lg bdrms & newer bath. Finished lower level w/wood stove completes this lovely home; perfect for entertaining!

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$506Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Stefanie Spadafora • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Diane Alexander • Century 21 North Shore

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•Source:MLS PIN #71052702

Redfin Estimate

$976,363

$509K since sold in April 2010$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($933K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$830,000
A
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28 Audubon Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$803,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
7 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$870,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,661 sq ft
18 Aurele Cir, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$965,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,776 sq ft
64 Longfellow Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,150,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
21 Bond 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

Recently sold homes

22 MoM

New listings for sale

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$879,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,960 sq ft
45 Longview Rd, Reading, MA 01867
$799,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,603 sq ft
400 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
$414,900
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Sale history for 188 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,371 (+1.2%)

$458,100 + $364,600

$822,700

2024

$9,262 (+3.2%)

$440,100 + $350,200

$790,300

2023

$8,972 (+3.9%)

$396,800 + $315,800

$712,600

2022

$8,637 (+0.8%)

$360,700 + $287,200

$647,900

2021

$8,569 (+4.0%)

$345,600 + $274,900

$620,500

2020

$8,237 (+2.9%)

$328,900 + $261,600

$590,500

2019

$8,006 (+8.8%)

$313,300 + $249,300

$562,600

2018

$7,359 (+4.8%)

$295,500 + $235,100

$530,600

2017

$7,022 (+6.4%)

$278,700 + $221,800

$500,500

2016

$6,598 (+6.7%)

$249,700 + $205,300

$455,000

2015

$6,183 (+3.3%)

$230,800 + $189,800

$420,600

2014

$5,984 (−8.6%)

$223,000 + $183,000

$406,000

2013

$6,547 (+2.8%)

$222,800 + $215,400

$438,200

2012

$6,366 (+3.9%)

$234,500 + $215,400

$449,900

2011

$6,126

$234,500 + $209,400

$443,900

2010

$6,126 (+13.6%)

$234,500 + $209,400

$443,900

2009

$5,394

$263,200 + $145,100

$408,300

Tax history for 188 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,371 (+1.2%)

$458,100 + $364,600

$822,700

2024

$9,262 (+3.2%)

$440,100 + $350,200

$790,300

2023

$8,972 (+3.9%)

$396,800 + $315,800

$712,600

2022

$8,637 (+0.8%)

$360,700 + $287,200

$647,900

2021

$8,569 (+4.0%)

$345,600 + $274,900

$620,500

2020

$8,237 (+2.9%)

$328,900 + $261,600

$590,500

2019

$8,006 (+8.8%)

$313,300 + $249,300

$562,600

2018

$7,359 (+4.8%)

$295,500 + $235,100

$530,600

2017

$7,022 (+6.4%)

$278,700 + $221,800

$500,500

2016

$6,598 (+6.7%)

$249,700 + $205,300

$455,000

2015

$6,183 (+3.3%)

$230,800 + $189,800

$420,600

2014

$5,984 (−8.6%)

$223,000 + $183,000

$406,000

2013

$6,547 (+2.8%)

$222,800 + $215,400

$438,200

2012

$6,366 (+3.9%)

$234,500 + $215,400

$449,900

2011

$6,126

$234,500 + $209,400

$443,900

2010

$6,126 (+13.6%)

$234,500 + $209,400

$443,900

2009

$5,394

$263,200 + $145,100

$408,300

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

2,167

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736286

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Mud Room, Great Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,930
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,685.63
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Fireplace

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route 129 to Grove, right onto Forest
UnparsedAddress: 188 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,167
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736286

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 • 0.3mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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

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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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Estimated sale price

$928,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 188 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 Forest St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,512
182 Forest St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2004 Sq. Ft.	$942,031

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Forest St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$748,155
184 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$890,397

Address	Redfin Estimate
178 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$915,047
200 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$855,818

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