Very inviting 7 rm, 4 br Cape in mint condition! This home features many updates, a fireplaced living room, lovely hardwood flooring, 1.5 baths, nice deck. Home is nicely set on treed lot in great location. Included in sale: Refrigerator, washer/dryer and kitchen curtains.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
7,004 sq ftLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Karen Zanni• Boardwalk Real Estate
Bought with Sandra Mastorakos• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
WALK TO MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB AND BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL. FP'D FRONT-TO-BACK LR, DR WITH BUILT-IN HUTCH, NEWER KITCHEN, C/A ON 1ST FLOOR, SPRINKLER SYSTEM. SALE SUBJECT UPON SELLER FINDING SUITABLE HOUSING.
MLS PIN #30110854
Dec 27, 1996
Sold
$158,000
Nov 8, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jun 9, 1996
Listed
$169,900
WALK TO MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB & BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL. THIS HOUSE OFFERS POT'L FOR ENLARGEMENT. FRONT TO BACK FP LR, HW FLRS.,SLIDERS & NEWER SIDE DECK. DR BUILT-IN HUTCH,EAT-IN KIT.,2 BRS & BATH ON 1ST FLR. 2 ADD'L BRMS (UNHTD).
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,241 (+1.2%)
$470,600 + $252,900
$723,500
2024
$8,145 (+3.2%)
$452,100 + $242,900
$695,000
2023
$7,889 (+3.9%)
$407,600 + $219,000
$626,600
2022
$7,594 (+1.6%)
$370,600 + $199,100
$569,700
2021
$7,475 (+4.0%)
$355,100 + $186,200
$541,300
2020
$7,186 (+2.9%)
$337,900 + $177,200
$515,100
2019
$6,983 (+8.8%)
$321,900 + $168,800
$490,700
2018
$6,418 (+4.8%)
$303,500 + $159,200
$462,700
2017
$6,125 (+5.4%)
$286,400 + $150,200
$436,600
2016
$5,809 (+6.7%)
$256,600 + $144,000
$400,600
2015
$5,442 (+3.2%)
$237,100 + $133,100
$370,200
2014
$5,272 (+9.8%)
$229,100 + $128,600
$357,700
2013
$4,802 (+1.7%)
$233,100 + $88,300
$321,400
2012
$4,722 (+2.4%)
$245,400 + $88,300
$333,700
2011
$4,613
$245,400 + $88,900
$334,300
2010
$4,613 (+2.2%)
$245,400 + $88,900
$334,300
2009
$4,515
$271,900 + $69,900
$341,800
Tax history for 259 Grove St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,241 (+1.2%)
$470,600 + $252,900
$723,500
2024
$8,145 (+3.2%)
$452,100 + $242,900
$695,000
2023
$7,889 (+3.9%)
$407,600 + $219,000
$626,600
2022
$7,594 (+1.6%)
$370,600 + $199,100
$569,700
2021
$7,475 (+4.0%)
$355,100 + $186,200
$541,300
2020
$7,186 (+2.9%)
$337,900 + $177,200
$515,100
2019
$6,983 (+8.8%)
$321,900 + $168,800
$490,700
2018
$6,418 (+4.8%)
$303,500 + $159,200
$462,700
2017
$6,125 (+5.4%)
$286,400 + $150,200
$436,600
2016
$5,809 (+6.7%)
$256,600 + $144,000
$400,600
2015
$5,442 (+3.2%)
$237,100 + $133,100
$370,200
2014
$5,272 (+9.8%)
$229,100 + $128,600
$357,700
2013
$4,802 (+1.7%)
$233,100 + $88,300
$321,400
2012
$4,722 (+2.4%)
$245,400 + $88,300
$333,700
2011
$4,613
$245,400 + $88,900
$334,300
2010
$4,613 (+2.2%)
$245,400 + $88,900
$334,300
2009
$4,515
$271,900 + $69,900
$341,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736732
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 162
Length: 18
Width: 9
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 128
Length: 16
Width: 8
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,862.25
Tax Year: 2004
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 259 Grove Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736732
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Wood End Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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