Amazing location in the heart of Birch Meadow for this updated Cape Cod with a full rear shed dormer. Beautiful, large 15,000+ sf lot has potential for future expansion. Welcoming red brick front walkway. Oak hardwood floors throughout. Insulted dual pane windows. New kitchen in 2009 with stain resistant quartz counters, board and baton walls, recessed lights and bead board faced wood cabinets. New half bath on 1st level (2009) with Toto pedestal sink & bead board walls. Large living room w/ wood burning fireplace. 1st floor bedroom could also be used as an office, exercise room or den. Large 2nd level front to back main bedroom with dual closets. Updated 2nd level full bath in 2005. Blown in insulation in walls and attic. New Weil McLain Gold boiler heating system with Beckett burner and new 200 amp circuit breaker panel installed 2009. Near all 3 schools, commuter rail station, library, lighted ballfields, playgrounds, outdoor skating, Reading town center and YMCA w/ indoor pools!
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,440
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,113
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: off Lowell Street
UnparsedAddress: 26 Harvard St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735418
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
0.15% 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
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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
$871,000 – $1.05M
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