Excellent opportunity on Reading’s West Side. Here’s your chance to own an oversized 11 room home beautifully nestled atop an expansive 28K+ lot in an ultra desirable location that places everything near: major routes (93 & 95), parks, playground, schools, sports fields, town, Commuter Rail & more. Offers many possibilities with its great space (inside & out!) & 3 level living options. 1st floor features living room, dining room with large bay window, eat-in kitchen, laundry, half bath, mudroom plus extra guest space. Upstairs you will find 3 beds and full bath. 3rd level offers 2 bonus rooms that could be used as potential bedrooms. Outside you will enjoy a lovely lot that abuts a wooded area, the perfect backdrop for privacy. Also boasts a large 2 car garage with workspace & 2nd floor storage, plus a long driveway to take care of your parking needs. Also has potential for accessory apartment. New Roof 8/2020; New Hot Water Heater 12/2019; New Furnace 7/2021
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tracey Cleversey• RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
Bought with Tracey Cleversey• RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
PROPERTY NEEDS WORK. KITCHEN, BATHROOM, CARPENTRY, PAPER AND PAINT, BUT IS WORTH THE EFFORT AND TIME AT THIS PRICE. QUIET SETTING IN DESIRABLE WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. NEWER HEATING SYSTEM. NEWER ROOF. SOME NEW WINDOWS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,153 (+1.2%)
$550,200 + $341,200
$891,400
2024
$10,037 (+5.4%)
$528,500 + $327,900
$856,400
2023
$9,522 (+3.9%)
$476,500 + $279,800
$756,300
2022
$9,167 (−0.5%)
$433,200 + $254,500
$687,700
2021
$9,215 (+4.0%)
$415,100 + $252,200
$667,300
2020
$8,860 (+2.9%)
$395,000 + $240,100
$635,100
2019
$8,611 (+8.8%)
$376,300 + $228,800
$605,100
2018
$7,916 (+4.1%)
$354,800 + $215,900
$570,700
2017
$7,603 (+9.9%)
$334,700 + $207,200
$541,900
2016
$6,918 (+0.6%)
$302,300 + $174,800
$477,100
2015
$6,878 (+6.4%)
$287,900 + $180,000
$467,900
2014
$6,463 (+17.4%)
$267,800 + $170,700
$438,500
2013
$5,504 (+1.9%)
$252,100 + $116,300
$368,400
2012
$5,401 (+2.1%)
$265,400 + $116,300
$381,700
2011
$5,292
$265,400 + $118,100
$383,500
2010
$5,292 (+0.1%)
$265,400 + $118,100
$383,500
2009
$5,285
$307,100 + $93,000
$400,100
Tax history for 236 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,153 (+1.2%)
$550,200 + $341,200
$891,400
2024
$10,037 (+5.4%)
$528,500 + $327,900
$856,400
2023
$9,522 (+3.9%)
$476,500 + $279,800
$756,300
2022
$9,167 (−0.5%)
$433,200 + $254,500
$687,700
2021
$9,215 (+4.0%)
$415,100 + $252,200
$667,300
2020
$8,860 (+2.9%)
$395,000 + $240,100
$635,100
2019
$8,611 (+8.8%)
$376,300 + $228,800
$605,100
2018
$7,916 (+4.1%)
$354,800 + $215,900
$570,700
2017
$7,603 (+9.9%)
$334,700 + $207,200
$541,900
2016
$6,918 (+0.6%)
$302,300 + $174,800
$477,100
2015
$6,878 (+6.4%)
$287,900 + $180,000
$467,900
2014
$6,463 (+17.4%)
$267,800 + $170,700
$438,500
2013
$5,504 (+1.9%)
$252,100 + $116,300
$368,400
2012
$5,401 (+2.1%)
$265,400 + $116,300
$381,700
2011
$5,292
$265,400 + $118,100
$383,500
2010
$5,292 (+0.1%)
$265,400 + $118,100
$383,500
2009
$5,285
$307,100 + $93,000
$400,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,290
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
730126
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Den, Bonus Room, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,810
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Kennel
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.64
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,215.41
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: South Street to Walnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 236 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,290
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Middlesex County
APN: 730126
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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 • 2.2mi
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 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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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.24M
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