*HOME IS ACTUALLY ON FRANKLIN TERRACE: A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC. If these walls could talk, they’d share quite a story! A unique home loaded w/character, history & personality, set on over 1/2 an acre w/endless expansion possibility. Function fills this 8 rm antique Colonial in many ways w/private office space, renovated ½ BA, & not 1, but 2 living rooms. Exposed beam family rm features large bay window while cozy front living space open to dining offers fireplace & beautiful HW floors. Retro EIK w/vaulted ceiling provides loads of natural light from well-positioned window & features Corian counters & new S/S appliances. Head upstairs to find 2 beds, full bath w/bonus guest or teen suite on 3rd level. Oversized garage lends itself to the ultimate home gym while full basement is ideal for storage. Quiet neighborhood setting within walking distance to town forest & just minutes from I-93. All new windows with many more updates. Come see for yourself why this home is so special. NO OPEN HOUSE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1845Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$584Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Gormady Group• Classified Realty Group
**HOME IS ACTUALLY ON FRANKLIN TERRACE: A QUIET CUL DE SAC** Simply charming! A unique home loaded w/character, history, & personality, set on over 1/2 an acre w/endless expansion possibilities. Function fills this 8 rm antique Colonial in many ways w/private office space, renovated ½ bath, & not 1, but 2 living rooms. Family room w/exposed beams, features large closet & new flooring, while cozy front living room open to dining area offers fireplace & freshly refinished HDW floors. Newly refreshed EIK kitchen w/vaulted ceiling & loads of natural light from well-positioned windows features Corian counters, ample cabinets, & cozy breakfast nook. Head upstairs to find 2 beds, full bath, & private guest or teen suite in converted walk up attic w/built ins & HDW floors. Also note, full basement w/ample storage, quiet neighborhood setting w/in walking distance to town forest & just minutes from 93. Affordable, functional, & simply lovable! Come see for yourself why this home is so special.
MLS PIN #71543835
Sep 27, 2013
Sold
$342,360
$245/sq ft
Jul 13, 2013
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2013
Listed
$349,900
$250/sq ft
+25
Set well off Franklin St on Franklin Terrace sits this idyllic home on over half an acre replete with beautiful gardens and large private rear yard. The LR offers HWF's and fireplace for those cool nights. Cozy dining room leads 3 season porch overlooking the yard. The kitchen has vaulted ceiling with tons of light, corian counters and sink, and lots of storage. The master bedroom is ample size and the second bedroom would make a great office, guest room or nursery. Roof 2010, Boiler 2012
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,933 (+0.2%)
$485,700 + $210,800
$696,500
2024
$7,916 (+6.9%)
$471,000 + $204,400
$675,400
2023
$7,408 (+5.3%)
$410,300 + $178,100
$588,400
2022
$7,034 (+0.8%)
$367,900 + $159,800
$527,700
2021
$6,980 (−4.2%)
$353,200 + $152,200
$505,400
2020
$7,286 (+3.6%)
$346,200 + $176,100
$522,300
2019
$7,032 (+9.8%)
$329,700 + $164,500
$494,200
2018
$6,402 (+3.4%)
$307,900 + $153,700
$461,600
2017
$6,191 (+2.3%)
$294,400 + $146,900
$441,300
2016
$6,052 (+6.7%)
$280,200 + $137,200
$417,400
2015
$5,671 (+3.2%)
$259,000 + $126,800
$385,800
2014
$5,494 (+10.6%)
$250,200 + $122,500
$372,700
2013
$4,968 (+1.7%)
$238,600 + $93,900
$332,500
2012
$4,883 (+2.3%)
$251,200 + $93,900
$345,100
2011
$4,771
$251,200 + $94,500
$345,700
2010
$4,771 (−3.8%)
$251,200 + $94,500
$345,700
2009
$4,960
$288,100 + $87,400
$375,500
Tax history for 482 Franklin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,933 (+0.2%)
$485,700 + $210,800
$696,500
2024
$7,916 (+6.9%)
$471,000 + $204,400
$675,400
2023
$7,408 (+5.3%)
$410,300 + $178,100
$588,400
2022
$7,034 (+0.8%)
$367,900 + $159,800
$527,700
2021
$6,980 (−4.2%)
$353,200 + $152,200
$505,400
2020
$7,286 (+3.6%)
$346,200 + $176,100
$522,300
2019
$7,032 (+9.8%)
$329,700 + $164,500
$494,200
2018
$6,402 (+3.4%)
$307,900 + $153,700
$461,600
2017
$6,191 (+2.3%)
$294,400 + $146,900
$441,300
2016
$6,052 (+6.7%)
$280,200 + $137,200
$417,400
2015
$5,671 (+3.2%)
$259,000 + $126,800
$385,800
2014
$5,494 (+10.6%)
$250,200 + $122,500
$372,700
2013
$4,968 (+1.7%)
$238,600 + $93,900
$332,500
2012
$4,883 (+2.3%)
$251,200 + $93,900
$345,100
2011
$4,771
$251,200 + $94,500
$345,700
2010
$4,771 (−3.8%)
$251,200 + $94,500
$345,700
2009
$4,960
$288,100 + $87,400
$375,500
*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
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,314
Year built
1845
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736741
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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use 1 Franklin Terrace for GPS. House is actually on the corner of Franklin St & Franklin Terrace
UnparsedAddress: 482 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,314
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1845
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736741
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Exclusion/Inclusion Sheet In Paperclip
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Wood End Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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, 13 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
$777,000 – $941,000
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