This well kept two-family home offers endless possibilities! Each unit provides 2 levels of living with separate utilities for each. Ideal for those looking for an investment property, owner occupation with rental income, and also perfect for those looking for an in-law! Floor one of first unit has a bedroom, full bath, kitchen, dining area, expansive living room, and office ...perfect for those needing one level of living but also has great additional space in the lower walkout level with an additional bedroom, 3/4 bath and family room. Second unit also consists of 2 level living with dining room, living room, kitchen, bath and sunroom on 1st level and 3 good sized bedrooms on the second level. Amazing 1/3 acre level lot with shed and greenhouse. Prime location! Just minutes to downtown offering both trendy and traditional dining, & shops, 1/2 mile to train and close proximity to Rt. 128 and Rt. 93. Property will be delivered vacant at closing. Walk score of 77!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1881Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Druann Jedrey• Leading Edge Real Estate
Bought with Druann Jedrey• Leading Edge Real Estate
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Office/Den, Laundry Room, Sunroom
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,325
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Other Structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,584
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Location
Location Information
Directions: Salem Street to John Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 John St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1881
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733939
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
51% 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
$997,000 – $1.21M
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