OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2024 for $680K

$836,077

•

1,393

sq ft

223 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Amazing Birch Meadow location for this meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch. 1 car heated garage with automatic door and epoxy floor. Large back yard for entertaining. Oak hardwood floors. Updated full bath with glass shower door, rain head, recessed lights and ceramic tile. Fireplace insert in living room. Lower level FR w/ full bath (great for home office). Many updated insulated windows. Walk up attic to a huge storage space. Natural gas Burnham 3 zone boiler (2003) . Energy efficient ductless mini splits (2018) for cooling and heat on both levels. Architectural shingled roof (2012, single layer). 200 amp circuit breakers. Indirect stainless steel hot water booster tank. Near YMCA with childcare, fitness and indoor pools. One block to all 3 schools including Birch Meadow Elementary, Coolidge Middle and Reading Memorial High School. Camp Rice Moody. ball fields, sports courts, out door lighted skating and playgrounds.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$600Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joseph Bean • Joe Bean Real Estate

Bought with Chuha & Scouten Team • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73245206

Redfin Estimate

$836,077

$156K since sold in July 2024$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($883K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$855,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,472 sq ft
36 Intervale Ter, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$803,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
7 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$965,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,614 sq ft
126 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$775,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,609 sq ft
868 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$920,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,493 sq ft
50 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated October 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

$1,199,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
349 South St, Reading, MA 01867
HOT HOME
$1,750,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,089 sq ft
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Sale history for 223 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,913 (+1.2%)

$491,400 + $203,300

$694,700

2024

$7,821 (+3.2%)

$472,000 + $195,300

$667,300

2023

$7,575 (+3.9%)

$425,600 + $176,100

$601,700

2022

$7,293 (+0.6%)

$386,900 + $160,200

$547,100

2021

$7,246 (+4.0%)

$370,700 + $154,000

$524,700

2020

$6,967 (+2.9%)

$352,800 + $146,600

$499,400

2019

$6,768 (+8.8%)

$336,000 + $139,600

$475,600

2018

$6,222 (+4.8%)

$316,900 + $131,700

$448,600

2017

$5,939 (+6.0%)

$299,000 + $124,300

$423,300

2016

$5,603 (+6.8%)

$267,900 + $118,500

$386,400

2015

$5,248 (+3.2%)

$247,500 + $109,500

$357,000

2014

$5,085 (+12.3%)

$239,200 + $105,800

$345,000

2013

$4,528 (+1.4%)

$235,600 + $67,500

$303,100

2012

$4,464 (+2.3%)

$248,000 + $67,500

$315,500

2011

$4,362

$248,000 + $68,100

$316,100

2010

$4,362 (+4.2%)

$248,000 + $68,100

$316,100

2009

$4,185

$281,200 + $35,600

$316,800

Tax history for 223 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,913 (+1.2%)

$491,400 + $203,300

$694,700

2024

$7,821 (+3.2%)

$472,000 + $195,300

$667,300

2023

$7,575 (+3.9%)

$425,600 + $176,100

$601,700

2022

$7,293 (+0.6%)

$386,900 + $160,200

$547,100

2021

$7,246 (+4.0%)

$370,700 + $154,000

$524,700

2020

$6,967 (+2.9%)

$352,800 + $146,600

$499,400

2019

$6,768 (+8.8%)

$336,000 + $139,600

$475,600

2018

$6,222 (+4.8%)

$316,900 + $131,700

$448,600

2017

$5,939 (+6.0%)

$299,000 + $124,300

$423,300

2016

$5,603 (+6.8%)

$267,900 + $118,500

$386,400

2015

$5,248 (+3.2%)

$247,500 + $109,500

$357,000

2014

$5,085 (+12.3%)

$239,200 + $105,800

$345,000

2013

$4,528 (+1.4%)

$235,600 + $67,500

$303,100

2012

$4,464 (+2.3%)

$248,000 + $67,500

$315,500

2011

$4,362

$248,000 + $68,100

$316,100

2010

$4,362 (+4.2%)

$248,000 + $68,100

$316,100

2009

$4,185

$281,200 + $35,600

$316,800

*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

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,393

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736223

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 135.14
Length: 11.58
Width: 11.67
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 159.44
Length: 11.67
Width: 13.67
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 151.47
Length: 11.08
Width: 13.67
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 57.85
Length: 7.08
Width: 8.17
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 36.94
Length: 7.92
Width: 4.67
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 232.36
Length: 19.92
Width: 11.67
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 292.81
Length: 13.83
Width: 21.17
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce

Kitchen Information
Area: 177.67
Length: 13
Width: 13.67
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,393
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Frontage Length: 59
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,821
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless, Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: Located between Martin and Spruce
UnparsedAddress: 223 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,393
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736223

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer And Both Refrigerators Negotiable. Connection For Future Generator.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Dec

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.

9.1 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$795,000 – $962,000

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Home values near 223 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 Forest Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,563
224 Forest Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1768 Sq. Ft.	$935,978

Address	Redfin Estimate
214 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$917,660
228 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$920,463

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1962 Sq. Ft.	$1,050,619
232 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1673 Sq. Ft.	$969,947

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