$8,000 seller credit toward an interest-rate buydown or closing costs! Welcome to 241 Main Street, Unit C8, a charming, low-maintenance garden-style condo in desirable Reading. Set on the second floor toward the rear of the building, the unit enjoys a peaceful setting with minimal street noise. Use the seller’s credit to lower your rate and monthly payment, or put it toward closing costs. The functional layout features a spacious open living area, luxury vinyl floors throughout, and recessed lighting added in 2025. The kitchen, renovated in 2022, showcases white shaker cabinets, beautiful granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom was also renovated in 2022, with a new shower surround, countertops, plumbing fixtures, and cabinets delivering a fresh, modern feel with plenty of storage. Recent updates include new interior doors, closets, and modern hardware; fresh paint throughout (2025); and replacement windows (2022).Added conveniences include generous closet space, private assigned attic storage, and in-building laundry just one flight down. With a low monthly fee that includes heat and hot water, plus two parking spaces, this turnkey home is ideal for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. Just minutes from I-93 and I-95, Redstone Shopping Plaza, and downtown Reading’s shops and restaurants!
CondoProperty Type
1969Year Built
$538Price/Sq.Ft.
$361/moHOA Dues
2 spacesParking
Listed by Forrest Homes Group• The Aland Realty Group LLC
Downtown, located between Woburn Street and Main Street, is a civic and commercial Reading neighborhood with a walkable center and a commuter-rail hub. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street and Haven Street crossroads, where cafés, small restaurants, and local storefronts line compact blocks. The public-facing anchors include Reading Town Hall, the Reading Public Library, and the Beebe Estate’s grounds for community events. Brick municipal buildings and classic New England storefront facades set an orderly streetscape. Pocket greens and the nearby rail corridor shape daily rhythms. Side streets shift quickly to quieter residential blocks with older homes and mature trees.
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Market insights
241 Main St Unit C8 · $340,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$340,000
Median sale price in this area is $489,555. (44% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Recessed lighting
Bay/bow/box windows
Ceiling fan
Closet
Bedrooms
1 bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with tub and shower
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Kitchen
Dining area
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the first floor in a common area
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Stone or ceramic tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Home design
Condominium
Garden-style building
Two-story building
Entry on the second level
Back unit placement
Parking
2 off-street, deeded, paved parking spaces
Security
Intercom
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $361, including heat, water, sewer, insurance, building and grounds maintenance, snow removal, trash, and reserve funds
Association amenities include hot water and laundry
Pets allowed with restrictions
Near public transportation, shopping, highway access, a house of worship, public school, and T-station
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Perfect one-bedroom starter condo in a convenient location in desirable Reading! Second-floor, back-side unit gives convenient access to the rear parking lot, as well as a buffer from the sound coming from Main Street. Large open living area with good size kitchen area for a unit of this size. Features plenty of closet space, privately assigned storage in the attic, and in-building laundry only one flight downstairs. Inexpensive condo fee of $281 per month, includes heat and hot water, making this unit extremely affordable. Association is flexible with rentals, giving this great investment potential. This unit is one of the rare ones in the complex that comes with two deeded parking spaces. This cozy unit makes a great alternative to renting. A must-see!
MLS PIN #71026879
Dec 16, 2010
Listing Removed
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Dec 15, 2010
Sold
$92,000
$146/sq ft
Nov 5, 2010
Contingent
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Sep 10, 2010
Price Changed
$99,900
$158/sq ft
Aug 23, 2010
Price Changed
$119,000
$188/sq ft
Jun 9, 2010
Price Changed
$125,000
$198/sq ft
Mar 31, 2010
Price Changed
$149,900
$237/sq ft
Feb 2, 2010
Listed
$155,900
$247/sq ft
WOW 25 K PRICE REDUCTION affordably price condo in reading all ready to go 1 bedroom perfect starter retirement home. easy access to the highway. .
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, 15 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
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Reading. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 241 Main St Unit C8
$340,652
$652 over list price of $340K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $269K to $392K.