Be sure to see this unque custom built home that has so much to offer with beautiful hardwood floors and a fabulous floor plan that is excellent for family enjoyment or entertaining. The dramatic livingroom has a vaulted ceiling with a skylight . A charming familyroom has a fireplace and is open to the kitchen and dining area. The bright and spacious lower level has a playroom and office w/lots of natural light . Enjoy the 14x11 screen porch that overlooks a private fenced back yard
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joyce Kiley• Boardwalk Real Estate
Listed by • Boardwalk Real Estate
Bought with Jayne Magown• Century 21 Abigail Adams
Looking for something different and charming? This could be it. Custom Johnston cape with "AMBIANCE" Vaulted ceiling living room, large formal dining room, kitchen with dining area and slider to a screen porch overlooking a private fenced back yard. Hardwood floors. Familyroom with a fireplace off the kitchen dining area. Skylights. First floor laundry. Lower level media room, half bath with walk out and nice windows, half bath and office. Baker's rack included. Walk to Birch Meadow.
MLS PIN #30053947
Aug 11, 1995
Sold
$210,000
$126/sq ft
Jun 21, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 1995
Listed
$219,000
$131/sq ft
YOUNG DON JOHNSTON CUSTOM CAPE WITH COLONIAL FLAIR. 12X10 SCREENED IN PORCH, FINISHED LL WITH IN-LAW POT, CATHEDRAL CEILING IN LR, FP IN FR, JP COPPERSMITH LIGHTING THRU-OUT, C.V., PRIVATE FENCED IN BACKYARD AND MORE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,791 (+1.5%)
$499,700 + $359,900
$859,600
2024
$9,646 (+3.3%)
$480,000 + $343,000
$823,000
2023
$9,337 (+3.9%)
$432,800 + $308,800
$741,600
2022
$8,986 (+0.9%)
$393,400 + $280,700
$674,100
2021
$8,905 (+4.1%)
$377,000 + $267,800
$644,800
2020
$8,558 (+2.9%)
$358,700 + $254,800
$613,500
2019
$8,316 (+8.8%)
$341,700 + $242,700
$584,400
2018
$7,645 (+4.8%)
$322,300 + $228,900
$551,200
2017
$7,296 (+3.3%)
$304,000 + $216,000
$520,000
2016
$7,062 (+6.8%)
$272,400 + $214,600
$487,000
2015
$6,615 (+3.2%)
$251,700 + $198,300
$450,000
2014
$6,409 (−1.6%)
$243,200 + $191,600
$434,800
2013
$6,515 (+2.6%)
$236,800 + $199,300
$436,100
2012
$6,348 (+2.5%)
$249,300 + $199,300
$448,600
2011
$6,195
$249,300 + $199,600
$448,900
2010
$6,195 (+8.1%)
$249,300 + $199,600
$448,900
2009
$5,733
$284,700 + $149,300
$434,000
Tax history for 232 Forest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,791 (+1.5%)
$499,700 + $359,900
$859,600
2024
$9,646 (+3.3%)
$480,000 + $343,000
$823,000
2023
$9,337 (+3.9%)
$432,800 + $308,800
$741,600
2022
$8,986 (+0.9%)
$393,400 + $280,700
$674,100
2021
$8,905 (+4.1%)
$377,000 + $267,800
$644,800
2020
$8,558 (+2.9%)
$358,700 + $254,800
$613,500
2019
$8,316 (+8.8%)
$341,700 + $242,700
$584,400
2018
$7,645 (+4.8%)
$322,300 + $228,900
$551,200
2017
$7,296 (+3.3%)
$304,000 + $216,000
$520,000
2016
$7,062 (+6.8%)
$272,400 + $214,600
$487,000
2015
$6,615 (+3.2%)
$251,700 + $198,300
$450,000
2014
$6,409 (−1.6%)
$243,200 + $191,600
$434,800
2013
$6,515 (+2.6%)
$236,800 + $199,300
$436,100
2012
$6,348 (+2.5%)
$249,300 + $199,300
$448,600
2011
$6,195
$249,300 + $199,600
$448,900
2010
$6,195 (+8.1%)
$249,300 + $199,600
$448,900
2009
$5,733
$284,700 + $149,300
$434,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,203
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736028
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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Office Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,673
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: grey
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,195
Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, 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
School Information
Elementary School: Call Supt
Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge
High School: Rmhs
Location Information
Directions: Grove Street or Main Street
UnparsedAddress: 232 Forest St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,203
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736028
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Baker's Rack Will Stay
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
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
53% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$909,000 – $1.10M
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