Off market apr 2011 for $380K

$825,555

•

1,260

sq ft

245 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Can't wait for spring? There's no need to wait now that this picture perfect cape has arrived on the market. This inviting 3 BR Cape has been newly renovated and is boasting with charm. Relax and entertain in the spacious front to back living room or the lovely 3 season sunroom with a commanding view over the playground sized yard. New hardwood oak flooring and updated kitchen and 3/4 bath on the first floor plus 3 BRs and full bath on 2nd floor w/ full shed dormer make this home a winner.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gene Mullen • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Dave DiGregorio • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #71195259

Redfin Estimate

$825,555

$446K since sold in April 2011$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($859K) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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D
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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$281 MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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22 MoM

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Sale history for 245 Charles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,515 (−2.7%)

$473,200 + $274,400

$747,600

2024

$8,749 (+6.9%)

$458,900 + $287,600

$746,500

2023

$8,186 (+5.3%)

$399,700 + $250,500

$650,200

2022

$7,774 (+3.0%)

$358,500 + $224,700

$583,200

2021

$7,546 (+1.0%)

$344,100 + $202,300

$546,400

2020

$7,472 (+3.0%)

$337,300 + $198,300

$535,600

2019

$7,257 (+9.8%)

$321,200 + $188,800

$510,000

2018

$6,608 (+3.4%)

$300,000 + $176,400

$476,400

2017

$6,389 (+0.4%)

$286,800 + $168,600

$455,400

2016

$6,366 (+6.7%)

$273,000 + $166,000

$439,000

2015

$5,967 (+3.2%)

$252,300 + $153,600

$405,900

2014

$5,784 (+10.2%)

$243,800 + $148,600

$392,400

2013

$5,247 (+2.0%)

$236,800 + $114,400

$351,200

2012

$5,146 (+8.3%)

$249,300 + $114,400

$363,700

2011

$4,751

$249,300 + $95,000

$344,300

2010

$4,751 (+0.9%)

$249,300 + $95,000

$344,300

2009

$4,708

$285,300 + $71,100

$356,400

Tax history for 245 Charles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,515 (−2.7%)

$473,200 + $274,400

$747,600

2024

$8,749 (+6.9%)

$458,900 + $287,600

$746,500

2023

$8,186 (+5.3%)

$399,700 + $250,500

$650,200

2022

$7,774 (+3.0%)

$358,500 + $224,700

$583,200

2021

$7,546 (+1.0%)

$344,100 + $202,300

$546,400

2020

$7,472 (+3.0%)

$337,300 + $198,300

$535,600

2019

$7,257 (+9.8%)

$321,200 + $188,800

$510,000

2018

$6,608 (+3.4%)

$300,000 + $176,400

$476,400

2017

$6,389 (+0.4%)

$286,800 + $168,600

$455,400

2016

$6,366 (+6.7%)

$273,000 + $166,000

$439,000

2015

$5,967 (+3.2%)

$252,300 + $153,600

$405,900

2014

$5,784 (+10.2%)

$243,800 + $148,600

$392,400

2013

$5,247 (+2.0%)

$236,800 + $114,400

$351,200

2012

$5,146 (+8.3%)

$249,300 + $114,400

$363,700

2011

$4,751

$249,300 + $95,000

$344,300

2010

$4,751 (+0.9%)

$249,300 + $95,000

$344,300

2009

$4,708

$285,300 + $71,100

$356,400

*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

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

1,260

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736606

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: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 11
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

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

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

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,260
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Pool - Inground

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,694
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Killam

Location Information
Directions: Main or Haverhill to Charles
UnparsedAddress: 245 Charles Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736606

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

47% 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

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Estimated sale price

$785,000 – $950,000

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Home values near 245 Charles St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
252 Charles St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3289 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,273
257 Charles St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1153 Sq. Ft.	$974,325

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Charles St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$916,589
251 Charles St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1584 Sq. Ft.	$816,367

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Charles St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2140 Sq. Ft.	$900,279
243 Charles St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$843,085

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