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Off market sep 2015 for $395K

$748,547

•

1,122

sq ft

49 Hancock St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Open House Sat Aug 8 & Sun Aug 9 from Noon to 2 PM. Your Opportunity to Own the most adorable and affordable Cape on the West Side sited on nearly a ¼ acre lot. This charmer has everything you want & truly defines the term "move in ready". Beautiful, refinished hardwoods in all living areas & bedrooms; living room with fireplace flanked by shelves & graced with sidelights above; freshly painted interior in a chic yet elegant color palette; updated bath with tub/shower and tile surround; new natural gas furnace with Rinnai tankless hot-water in 2014; new energy efficient windows as well. Huge, fenced rear yard with plenty of room to play, entertain and relax. Walkable to Reading Center & Commuter Rail and totally convenient to all highways in every direction. Outstanding Reading Schools. Plenty of opportunity to see this charmer at the open houses or avoid the crowds by booking a private showing. You will love the location, the updates, the charm, the hardwoods & more. Welcome Home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

10,235 sq ftLot Size

$667Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Ed Cashwell • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Bought with Ed Cashwell • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71885315

Redfin Estimate

$748,547

$354K since sold in September 2015$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($765K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$725,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,342 sq ft
79 Hancock St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$580,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,318 sq ft
15 Willow St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$510,000
C
3 beds1 bath970 sq ft
1 Wood End Ln, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,150,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
21 Bond St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$830,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,204 sq ft
85 Mineral St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$795,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,371 sq ft
304 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867

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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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The train tracks are located right behind this home, but the home sits above the train track level. The backyard is very spacious and its almost fully enclosed. The roof looks newer and its an architectural grade and some of the windows in the front...
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Sale history for 49 Hancock St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71885315

Sep 18, 2015

Sold

$395,000

$352/sq ft

Aug 10, 2015

Pending

—

Aug 6, 2015

Listed

$387,500

$345/sq ft

MLS PIN #71399668

Oct 19, 2012

Sold

$325,000

$290/sq ft

Aug 6, 2012

Contingent

—

Jul 17, 2012

Price Changed

$329,900

$294/sq ft

Jun 20, 2012

Listed

$334,900

$298/sq ft

MLS PIN #30091269

May 23, 1996

Sold

$170,000

$152/sq ft

Apr 5, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Mar 1, 1996

Listed

$179,900

$160/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,210 (−1.1%)

$448,600 + $184,400

$633,000

2024

$7,293 (−1.2%)

$441,000 + $181,300

$622,300

2023

$7,383 (+3.2%)

$415,500 + $170,900

$586,400

2022

$7,153 (+8.4%)

$380,200 + $156,400

$536,600

2021

$6,600 (+2.3%)

$327,900 + $150,000

$477,900

2020

$6,450 (+4.5%)

$317,300 + $145,100

$462,400

2019

$6,170 (+7.8%)

$297,500 + $136,100

$433,600

2018

$5,726 (+5.9%)

$283,200 + $129,600

$412,800

2017

$5,407 (−2.8%)

$264,400 + $121,000

$385,400

2016

$5,565 (+3.6%)

$265,300 + $118,500

$383,800

2015

$5,373 (+7.2%)

$252,700 + $112,800

$365,500

2014

$5,012 (+4.9%)

$235,000 + $105,000

$340,000

2013

$4,778 (+1.7%)

$234,500 + $85,300

$319,800

2012

$4,699 (+2.4%)

$246,800 + $85,300

$332,100

2011

$4,589

$246,800 + $85,700

$332,500

2010

$4,589 (−1.3%)

$246,800 + $85,700

$332,500

2009

$4,649

$277,300 + $74,600

$351,900

Tax history for 49 Hancock St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,210 (−1.1%)

$448,600 + $184,400

$633,000

2024

$7,293 (−1.2%)

$441,000 + $181,300

$622,300

2023

$7,383 (+3.2%)

$415,500 + $170,900

$586,400

2022

$7,153 (+8.4%)

$380,200 + $156,400

$536,600

2021

$6,600 (+2.3%)

$327,900 + $150,000

$477,900

2020

$6,450 (+4.5%)

$317,300 + $145,100

$462,400

2019

$6,170 (+7.8%)

$297,500 + $136,100

$433,600

2018

$5,726 (+5.9%)

$283,200 + $129,600

$412,800

2017

$5,407 (−2.8%)

$264,400 + $121,000

$385,400

2016

$5,565 (+3.6%)

$265,300 + $118,500

$383,800

2015

$5,373 (+7.2%)

$252,700 + $112,800

$365,500

2014

$5,012 (+4.9%)

$235,000 + $105,000

$340,000

2013

$4,778 (+1.7%)

$234,500 + $85,300

$319,800

2012

$4,699 (+2.4%)

$246,800 + $85,300

$332,100

2011

$4,589

$246,800 + $85,700

$332,500

2010

$4,589 (−1.3%)

$246,800 + $85,700

$332,500

2009

$4,649

$277,300 + $74,600

$351,900

*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

1966

Sq. Ft.

1,122

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

733644

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: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded,Wainscoting

Living Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Chair Rail,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,122
Foundation Area: 720
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Lt Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 85
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,373
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s), 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: High St to Mineral St to Hancock St or Summer to Mineral to Hancock St
UnparsedAddress: 49 Hancock St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,122
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733644

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Include/Exclude Statement (Excluded Items: Washer, Dryer, Freezer In Basement, Lawn Furniture)
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$712,000 – $862,000

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Home values near 49 Hancock St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Hancock St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1677 Sq. Ft.	$878,370
58 Hancock St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$748,523

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Hancock St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$852,368
65 Hancock St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$982,470

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Hancock St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$960,174
61 Hancock St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$838,494

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