Off Market Dec 2008 for $428K

$934,685

•

sq ft

217 Walnut St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Move right in to this sunny, inviting and meticulously maintained Cape on the Westside. Its large private yard huge play area--w/ brick patio is enclosed by an attractive, new fence. It also boasts other great features: 3 bedrooms on the second floor plus bath; a 1st floor office or 4th bedroom plus renovated second bathroom; an eat-in kitchen with both new counters and stainless steel sink; and hardwood floors. All new energy-saving windows and new kitchen door opening to a 3-season porch

Single-familyProperty Type

1620Year Built

22.96 acresLot Size

$934,684Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joe Kennedy • Cross Roads Real Estate

Bought with Donnajean Wayman • Donna Jean Wayman, Broker

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•Source:MLS PIN #70762747

Redfin Estimate

$934,685

$507K since sold in December 2008$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($937K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,140,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
152 Oak St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$800,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,524 sq ft
120 North St, Stoneham, MA 02180
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$714,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,613 sq ft
40 Bonad Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,175,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,399 sq ft
18 Gleason Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$855,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
34 Oak St, Stoneham, MA 02180

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$950K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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106

12 MoM

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Sale history for 217 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70762747

Dec 16, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 12, 2008

Sold

$428,000

$428,000/sq ft

Oct 7, 2008

Contingent

—

Jul 12, 2008

Price Changed

$439,000

$439,000/sq ft

Jun 4, 2008

Price Changed

$449,000

$449,000/sq ft

May 16, 2008

Listed

$475,000

$475,000/sq ft

MLS PIN #30722310

Jul 15, 2003

Sold

$399,000

$399,000/sq ft

Jun 10, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 2003

Listed

$409,900

$409,900/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,312 (+1.2%)

$495,600 + $322,000

$817,600

2024

$9,206 (+3.2%)

$476,100 + $309,400

$785,500

2023

$8,917 (+3.9%)

$429,300 + $279,000

$708,300

2022

$8,583 (+1.9%)

$390,200 + $253,700

$643,900

2021

$8,420 (+4.0%)

$373,900 + $235,800

$609,700

2020

$8,094 (+2.9%)

$355,800 + $224,400

$580,200

2019

$7,865 (+8.8%)

$338,900 + $213,800

$552,700

2018

$7,229 (+4.8%)

$319,600 + $201,600

$521,200

2017

$6,900 (+3.2%)

$301,500 + $190,300

$491,800

2016

$6,686 (+3.6%)

$272,400 + $188,700

$461,100

2015

$6,453 (+7.2%)

$259,300 + $179,700

$439,000

2014

$6,020 (+0.8%)

$241,200 + $167,200

$408,400

2013

$5,972 (+2.4%)

$236,200 + $163,500

$399,700

2012

$5,831 (+2.4%)

$248,600 + $163,500

$412,100

2011

$5,694

$248,600 + $164,000

$412,600

2010

$5,694 (+7.5%)

$248,600 + $164,000

$412,600

2009

$5,299

$283,000 + $118,100

$401,100

Tax history for 217 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,312 (+1.2%)

$495,600 + $322,000

$817,600

2024

$9,206 (+3.2%)

$476,100 + $309,400

$785,500

2023

$8,917 (+3.9%)

$429,300 + $279,000

$708,300

2022

$8,583 (+1.9%)

$390,200 + $253,700

$643,900

2021

$8,420 (+4.0%)

$373,900 + $235,800

$609,700

2020

$8,094 (+2.9%)

$355,800 + $224,400

$580,200

2019

$7,865 (+8.8%)

$338,900 + $213,800

$552,700

2018

$7,229 (+4.8%)

$319,600 + $201,600

$521,200

2017

$6,900 (+3.2%)

$301,500 + $190,300

$491,800

2016

$6,686 (+3.6%)

$272,400 + $188,700

$461,100

2015

$6,453 (+7.2%)

$259,300 + $179,700

$439,000

2014

$6,020 (+0.8%)

$241,200 + $167,200

$408,400

2013

$5,972 (+2.4%)

$236,200 + $163,500

$399,700

2012

$5,831 (+2.4%)

$248,600 + $163,500

$412,100

2011

$5,694

$248,600 + $164,000

$412,600

2010

$5,694 (+7.5%)

$248,600 + $164,000

$412,600

2009

$5,299

$283,000 + $118,100

$401,100

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,000,000

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

Year built

1620

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

730118

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 2, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,638
Foundation Area: 99
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,340
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Main St. to South St. to Walnut
UnparsedAddress: 217 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park

Public facts

Beds: 69
Baths: 69.0
Sq. Ft.: 1
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 22.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1620
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 730118
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 2, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Swing Set Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joshua Eaton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

$888,000 – $1.08M

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Home values near 217 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Walnut Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$818,968
230 Walnut Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$1,254,180

Address	Redfin Estimate
239 Walnut Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1102 Sq. Ft.	$757,344
224 Walnut Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2353 Sq. Ft.	$890,390

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Walnut Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2810 Sq. Ft.	$1,080,145
224 Walnut Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2353 Sq. Ft.	$947,014

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