Off Market Jul 2022 for $590K

$755,129

•

1,579

sq ft

242 High St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Longtime family owned colonial is looking for its new owner. This home has hardwood flooring throughout and many custom built-ins. The first floor has a well designed floorplan featuring an Eat-in kitchen with cathedral ceilings, gas cooking and recessed lighting. Formal dining room, spacious living room and home office/den complete the first level of living space. Off the side entrance there is a mud room leading to a half bathroom with laundry hookups. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Lower level offers plenty of storage as well as room to expand the living space. Oversized one car detached garage with loft for storage. Oil heat but the gas line is already in the house. Bring your decorating ideas!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1860Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Stakem Group • Leading Edge Real Estate

Bought with Alla Rossi • Cameron Real Estate Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72987188

Redfin Estimate

$755,129

$165K since sold in July 2022$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 15.9% lower than the average sale price ($898K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$795,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,371 sq ft
304 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$780,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,630 sq ft
34 Plymouth Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$960,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,765 sq ft
14 Federal St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$975,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,672 sq ft
8 Berkeley St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,696 sq ft
20 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$775,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,529 sq ft
16 Elm St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

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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106

12 MoM

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Sale history for 242 High St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,998 (+1.1%)

$425,200 + $189,200

$614,400

2024

$6,919 (−4.6%)

$408,500 + $181,900

$590,400

2023

$7,251 (+3.8%)

$368,300 + $207,600

$575,900

2022

$6,984 (+0.7%)

$334,800 + $189,100

$523,900

2021

$6,934 (+2.3%)

$316,500 + $185,600

$502,100

2020

$6,778 (+3.2%)

$306,200 + $179,700

$485,900

2019

$6,567 (+11.9%)

$290,700 + $170,800

$461,500

2018

$5,867 (+2.3%)

$266,300 + $156,700

$423,000

2017

$5,735 (−2.6%)

$257,300 + $151,500

$408,800

2016

$5,887 (+3.6%)

$270,600 + $135,400

$406,000

2015

$5,683 (+7.1%)

$257,600 + $129,000

$386,600

2014

$5,305 (+9.7%)

$239,700 + $120,200

$359,900

2013

$4,836 (+1.7%)

$235,700 + $88,000

$323,700

2012

$4,756 (+2.3%)

$248,100 + $88,000

$336,100

2011

$4,648

$248,100 + $88,700

$336,800

2010

$4,648 (−4.4%)

$248,100 + $88,700

$336,800

2009

$4,860

$281,500 + $86,400

$367,900

Tax history for 242 High St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,998 (+1.1%)

$425,200 + $189,200

$614,400

2024

$6,919 (−4.6%)

$408,500 + $181,900

$590,400

2023

$7,251 (+3.8%)

$368,300 + $207,600

$575,900

2022

$6,984 (+0.7%)

$334,800 + $189,100

$523,900

2021

$6,934 (+2.3%)

$316,500 + $185,600

$502,100

2020

$6,778 (+3.2%)

$306,200 + $179,700

$485,900

2019

$6,567 (+11.9%)

$290,700 + $170,800

$461,500

2018

$5,867 (+2.3%)

$266,300 + $156,700

$423,000

2017

$5,735 (−2.6%)

$257,300 + $151,500

$408,800

2016

$5,887 (+3.6%)

$270,600 + $135,400

$406,000

2015

$5,683 (+7.1%)

$257,600 + $129,000

$386,600

2014

$5,305 (+9.7%)

$239,700 + $120,200

$359,900

2013

$4,836 (+1.7%)

$235,700 + $88,000

$323,700

2012

$4,756 (+2.3%)

$248,100 + $88,000

$336,100

2011

$4,648

$248,100 + $88,700

$336,800

2010

$4,648 (−4.4%)

$248,100 + $88,700

$336,800

2009

$4,860

$281,500 + $86,400

$367,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

12,758

Year renovated

2026

Sq. Ft.

1,579

Year built

1860

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

734274

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Feb 28, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door

Kitchen Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,579
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,983.59
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Lowell St
UnparsedAddress: 242 High Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,579
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: 2026
County: Middlesex County
APN: 734274
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 28, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

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

0.15% 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

50% 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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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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$718,000 – $869,000

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Home values near 242 High St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 High St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$841,204
254 High St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1614 Sq. Ft.	$781,301

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 High St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$970,365
249 High St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1571 Sq. Ft.	$808,999

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 High St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$979,235
239 High St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$659,813

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