OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2019 for $560K

$847,913

•

1,523

sq ft

259 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

This move in ready home has been recently remodeled, including all new bathrooms, new appliances, new refinished basement, hardwood flooring and central air throughout. This stunning single story 3 bedroom house with a new finished basement is on a large corner lot in a family oriented neighborhood. From the brand new open-concept kitchen and living space to the large shaded backyard, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. Walking distance to schools and parks. This home is sure to go FAST!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

10,501 sq ftLot Size

$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jason Saphire • www.EntryOnly.com

Bought with Jason Saphire • www.EntryOnly.com

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•Source:MLS PIN #72545905

Redfin Estimate

$847,913

$288K since sold in September 2019$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($810K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$965,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,614 sq ft
126 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$825,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
22 Irving St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$920,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,493 sq ft
50 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$795,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,371 sq ft
304 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$580,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,318 sq ft
15 Willow St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$775,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,317 sq ft
23 Westdale Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887

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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 259 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72545905

Sep 20, 2019

Sold

$560,000

$368/sq ft

Aug 31, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 6, 2019

Listed

$579,900

$381/sq ft

MLS PIN #72455803

Apr 9, 2019

Sold

$421,000

$276/sq ft

Feb 28, 2019

Pending

—

Feb 21, 2019

Listed

$429,900

$282/sq ft

+19

Three Bedroom Ranch Located on a Nice Corner Lot and a Great Neighborhood!. ~ Large Living room with a Fireplace and Bay Window.- Eat-in Kitchen and Dining room with a Built-in Hutch. - Harwood floors in the Living Room, Dining Room and all 3 Bedrooms - Enclosed porch is off the Kitchen - 100 Amp service ~ Walking distance to Birch Meadow Schools and Reading Town Forest. ~ Don't miss the Opportunity to make this home Your own! ~ OPEN HOUSES -Saturday,February 23rd- 12:30pm-2:00pm and Sunday, February 24th- 12:30pm-2:00pm

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,776 (+1.2%)

$483,800 + $286,700

$770,500

2024

$8,675 (+3.2%)

$464,800 + $275,400

$740,200

2023

$8,403 (+3.9%)

$419,100 + $248,300

$667,400

2022

$8,089 (+2.3%)

$381,000 + $225,800

$606,800

2021

$7,910 (+14.5%)

$365,000 + $207,800

$572,800

2020

$6,908 (+2.9%)

$347,400 + $147,800

$495,200

2019

$6,712 (+8.8%)

$330,900 + $140,800

$471,700

2018

$6,171 (+4.8%)

$312,100 + $132,800

$444,900

2017

$5,887 (+5.7%)

$294,400 + $125,200

$419,600

2016

$5,572 (+6.7%)

$263,800 + $120,500

$384,300

2015

$5,220 (+3.2%)

$243,800 + $111,300

$355,100

2014

$5,057 (−1.0%)

$235,500 + $107,600

$343,100

2013

$5,108 (+1.9%)

$234,600 + $107,300

$341,900

2012

$5,012 (+2.5%)

$246,900 + $107,300

$354,200

2011

$4,892

$246,900 + $107,600

$354,500

2010

$4,892 (+7.4%)

$246,900 + $107,600

$354,500

2009

$4,557

$277,800 + $67,200

$345,000

Tax history for 259 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,776 (+1.2%)

$483,800 + $286,700

$770,500

2024

$8,675 (+3.2%)

$464,800 + $275,400

$740,200

2023

$8,403 (+3.9%)

$419,100 + $248,300

$667,400

2022

$8,089 (+2.3%)

$381,000 + $225,800

$606,800

2021

$7,910 (+14.5%)

$365,000 + $207,800

$572,800

2020

$6,908 (+2.9%)

$347,400 + $147,800

$495,200

2019

$6,712 (+8.8%)

$330,900 + $140,800

$471,700

2018

$6,171 (+4.8%)

$312,100 + $132,800

$444,900

2017

$5,887 (+5.7%)

$294,400 + $125,200

$419,600

2016

$5,572 (+6.7%)

$263,800 + $120,500

$384,300

2015

$5,220 (+3.2%)

$243,800 + $111,300

$355,100

2014

$5,057 (−1.0%)

$235,500 + $107,600

$343,100

2013

$5,108 (+1.9%)

$234,600 + $107,300

$341,900

2012

$5,012 (+2.5%)

$246,900 + $107,300

$354,200

2011

$4,892

$246,900 + $107,600

$354,500

2010

$4,892 (+7.4%)

$246,900 + $107,600

$354,500

2009

$4,557

$277,800 + $67,200

$345,000

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

1,573

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736229

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,523
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,712
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner lot on the corner of Forest and Marla Lane
UnparsedAddress: 259 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,573
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736229

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Na
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

52% 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

$806,000 – $976,000

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Home values near 259 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Forest St, Reading, MA 8 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2636 Sq. Ft.	$970,246
273 Forest St, Reading, MA 6 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2879 Sq. Ft.	$1,142,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
270 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$848,331
267 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1609 Sq. Ft.	$901,068

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Forest St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$1,014,461
249 Forest St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3227 Sq. Ft.	$949,633

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