Welcome home! Immaculate 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath expanded colonial located in one of Reading’s most desirable Birch Meadow neighborhoods. The property is perfect for entertaining with a secluded and quiet back yard. New open concept kitchen features stainless appliances, lower level hardwood throughout, farmers sink, touchless faucet, granite countertops with center island and mudroom. Other updates include: complete lower level renovation in 2014, new roof, Navien high efficiency gas heat and hot water on demand system, 200 amp updated electrical, lower level central air, and patio. Walk to downtown shops and restaurants. Easy access to major highways . Walk to public transportation, YMCA and Birch meadow complex. Welcome to Reading ! Take virtual tour. Book your showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
7,925 sq ftLot Size
$588Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by John Heenan• EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates
Bought with Jaclyn Wells• EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates
New price!! Come for the schools - stay for the NEIGHBORS! Family home with many updates features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a great fenced yard. Room for the entire family in the expansive dining room with custom wainscoting! Spacious kitchen/family room with wood burning fireplace and easy access to patio and koi pond! Updated kitchen appliances&new floor, beautiful hardwood,newer roof &windows - open floor plan. Custom designer window treatments, shed, play structure. Walk to everything!
MLS PIN #30501665
Aug 24, 2001
Sold
$297,400
$202/sq ft
Jul 2, 2001
Listing Removed
—
May 3, 2001
Listed
$299,900
$204/sq ft
CHARMING COLONIAL SITUATED ON A NICE LEVEL LOT IN A QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA FEATURING A FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM OFF LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CABINETS. BEAUTIFUL HWD FLRS LARGE DINING ROOM.ALL APPLIANCES STAY. ON LOCK BOX
MLS PIN #30100129
Jul 3, 1996
Sold
$179,900
$122/sq ft
Jun 1, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 1996
Listed
$179,900
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,098 (−1.1%)
$440,500 + $270,500
$711,000
2024
$8,192 (−1.2%)
$433,100 + $265,900
$699,000
2023
$8,292 (+3.2%)
$408,000 + $250,600
$658,600
2022
$8,033 (+6.1%)
$373,300 + $229,300
$602,600
2021
$7,571 (+2.3%)
$321,900 + $226,300
$548,200
2020
$7,402 (+4.6%)
$311,600 + $219,000
$530,600
2019
$7,078 (+7.7%)
$292,100 + $205,300
$497,400
2018
$6,569 (+5.9%)
$278,100 + $195,500
$473,600
2017
$6,204 (+0.6%)
$259,600 + $182,600
$442,200
2016
$6,164 (+6.7%)
$260,600 + $164,500
$425,100
2015
$5,779 (+7.2%)
$248,100 + $145,000
$393,100
2014
$5,390 (+13.3%)
$230,800 + $134,900
$365,700
2013
$4,757 (+1.7%)
$233,700 + $84,700
$318,400
2012
$4,679 (+2.4%)
$246,000 + $84,700
$330,700
2011
$4,571
$246,000 + $85,200
$331,200
2010
$4,571 (−2.7%)
$246,000 + $85,200
$331,200
2009
$4,699
$273,400 + $82,300
$355,700
Tax history for 39 Federal St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,098 (−1.1%)
$440,500 + $270,500
$711,000
2024
$8,192 (−1.2%)
$433,100 + $265,900
$699,000
2023
$8,292 (+3.2%)
$408,000 + $250,600
$658,600
2022
$8,033 (+6.1%)
$373,300 + $229,300
$602,600
2021
$7,571 (+2.3%)
$321,900 + $226,300
$548,200
2020
$7,402 (+4.6%)
$311,600 + $219,000
$530,600
2019
$7,078 (+7.7%)
$292,100 + $205,300
$497,400
2018
$6,569 (+5.9%)
$278,100 + $195,500
$473,600
2017
$6,204 (+0.6%)
$259,600 + $182,600
$442,200
2016
$6,164 (+6.7%)
$260,600 + $164,500
$425,100
2015
$5,779 (+7.2%)
$248,100 + $145,000
$393,100
2014
$5,390 (+13.3%)
$230,800 + $134,900
$365,700
2013
$4,757 (+1.7%)
$233,700 + $84,700
$318,400
2012
$4,679 (+2.4%)
$246,000 + $84,700
$330,700
2011
$4,571
$246,000 + $85,200
$331,200
2010
$4,571 (−2.7%)
$246,000 + $85,200
$331,200
2009
$4,699
$273,400 + $82,300
$355,700
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,473
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
735172
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: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,473
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,402
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 39 Federal St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,473
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735172
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$823,000 – $996,000
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