Off market aug 2007 for $480K

$969,853

•

1,997

sq ft

236 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Johnston built split entry in desirable Birch Meadow area. Near schools, trans, and major roads. Walking distance of schools, parks, tennis courts and state of the art YMCA. Updated eat-in kitchen, GE Profile stainless appliances (refrigerator NEGO), designer Tin backsplash, granite countertops, custom built ash cab.& vanities.Fab. private, fenced yard, prof. landscaped, garden house, screened porch and deck. This pristine, one owner home has been updated and is a MUST SEE! PRICED TO SEL

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Judy Mason • Private Properties

Bought with Kathleen Proctor • ZipRealty, Inc

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70600133

Redfin Estimate

$969,853

$490K since sold in August 2007$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($979K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$999,999
A
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SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,150,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,976 sq ft
7 Eastway, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$937,500
C
3 beds2 baths2,311 sq ft
79 Martin Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$840,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,874 sq ft
98 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$965,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,614 sq ft
126 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated September 2026

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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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Sale history for 236 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,432 (+1.2%)

$479,000 + $349,100

$828,100

2024

$9,323 (+3.2%)

$460,100 + $335,400

$795,500

2023

$9,031 (+3.9%)

$414,800 + $302,500

$717,300

2022

$8,692 (−1.5%)

$377,100 + $275,000

$652,100

2021

$8,822 (+4.0%)

$361,400 + $277,400

$638,800

2020

$8,480 (+2.9%)

$343,900 + $264,000

$607,900

2019

$8,241 (+8.8%)

$327,600 + $251,500

$579,100

2018

$7,574 (+4.8%)

$308,900 + $237,200

$546,100

2017

$7,227 (+5.1%)

$291,400 + $223,700

$515,100

2016

$6,877 (+6.7%)

$261,100 + $213,200

$474,300

2015

$6,443 (+3.2%)

$241,300 + $197,000

$438,300

2014

$6,242 (−2.2%)

$233,100 + $190,400

$423,500

2013

$6,381 (+2.7%)

$226,100 + $201,000

$427,100

2012

$6,212 (+3.1%)

$238,000 + $201,000

$439,000

2011

$6,026

$238,000 + $198,700

$436,700

2010

$6,026 (+15.0%)

$238,000 + $198,700

$436,700

2009

$5,242

$272,500 + $124,300

$396,800

Tax history for 236 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,432 (+1.2%)

$479,000 + $349,100

$828,100

2024

$9,323 (+3.2%)

$460,100 + $335,400

$795,500

2023

$9,031 (+3.9%)

$414,800 + $302,500

$717,300

2022

$8,692 (−1.5%)

$377,100 + $275,000

$652,100

2021

$8,822 (+4.0%)

$361,400 + $277,400

$638,800

2020

$8,480 (+2.9%)

$343,900 + $264,000

$607,900

2019

$8,241 (+8.8%)

$327,600 + $251,500

$579,100

2018

$7,574 (+4.8%)

$308,900 + $237,200

$546,100

2017

$7,227 (+5.1%)

$291,400 + $223,700

$515,100

2016

$6,877 (+6.7%)

$261,100 + $213,200

$474,300

2015

$6,443 (+3.2%)

$241,300 + $197,000

$438,300

2014

$6,242 (−2.2%)

$233,100 + $190,400

$423,500

2013

$6,381 (+2.7%)

$226,100 + $201,000

$427,100

2012

$6,212 (+3.1%)

$238,000 + $201,000

$439,000

2011

$6,026

$238,000 + $198,700

$436,700

2010

$6,026 (+15.0%)

$238,000 + $198,700

$436,700

2009

$5,242

$272,500 + $124,300

$396,800

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,163

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736029

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,997
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Cedar

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,261.31
Tax Year: 2007

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, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street (Rt. 28) to Forest Street
UnparsedAddress: 236 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,163
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736029

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
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

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

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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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.

9.1 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$922,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 236 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1962 Sq. Ft.	$1,042,403
232 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1673 Sq. Ft.	$961,243

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Forest St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1768 Sq. Ft.	$926,751
242 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2051 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,366

Address	Redfin Estimate
228 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$912,193
246 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$1,008,295

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