OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED. Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained cape in a highly desirable neighborhood, next to the Meadowbrook Golf Club and Town Forest Trails. Pride of ownership shines throughout this 3 Bed 2 full bath home that is perfect for entertaining and sits on an oversized corner flat lot. Freshly painted interior, new hardwood flooring throughout and professional landscaping are just a few of the recent updates. Enter through the bright and welcoming mudroom/ 4-season room with tile floors and front and back windows. This leads to the generous kitchen, with freshly painted cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. An inviting living room with cozy wood burning flreplace, a good sized dining room with built-in, bedroom and updated full bath complete the main floor. Upstairs offers two large bedrooms and an updated full bath.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$719Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leshia Crestin• Churchill Properties
Bought with Chuha & Scouten Team• Leading Edge Real Estate
NEED JUNE 6TH CLOSE. PICTURE PERFECT HOUSE WITH MANY UPDATES INCL.KIT,BATH,3 SEAS.PORCH,DECK,HARDWOOD, THIS IS A TURN-KEY PROPERTY.EXTENS.LANDSCAPING,SEE FEATURE SHEET FOR SPECIFICS.
MLS PIN #30496591
May 21, 2001
Sold
$357,000
$266/sq ft
May 15, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2001
Listed
$349,900
$260/sq ft
CHARMING REMODELED CAPE IN MEADOW BROOK COUNTRY CLUB AREA. SPACIOUS NEW KITCHEN, NEW 2ND FLOOR BATH,GLEAMING HDWD.FLRS. HEATED BSMT,FRESHLY PAINTED INSIDE & OUT. LEVEL CORNER LOT. WORK BEING FINISHED SO NO SHOWINGS TIL 4/22 OH 2:30-4:00.
MLS PIN #30460505
Mar 9, 2001
Sold
$252,500
$188/sq ft
Dec 12, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Nov 11, 2000
Listed
$259,900
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,634 (+0.2%)
$473,200 + $372,600
$845,800
2024
$9,613 (+6.9%)
$458,900 + $361,300
$820,200
2023
$8,996 (+13.3%)
$399,800 + $314,700
$714,500
2022
$7,942 (+3.8%)
$358,500 + $237,300
$595,800
2021
$7,651 (+1.0%)
$344,200 + $209,800
$554,000
2020
$7,575 (+2.9%)
$337,300 + $205,700
$543,000
2019
$7,358 (+9.9%)
$321,200 + $195,900
$517,100
2018
$6,698 (+3.4%)
$300,000 + $182,900
$482,900
2017
$6,478 (+0.2%)
$286,800 + $174,900
$461,700
2016
$6,467 (+6.7%)
$273,000 + $173,000
$446,000
2015
$6,059 (+3.2%)
$252,300 + $159,900
$412,200
2014
$5,871 (+6.9%)
$243,800 + $154,500
$398,300
2013
$5,493 (+2.1%)
$236,900 + $130,800
$367,700
2012
$5,380 (+2.9%)
$249,400 + $130,800
$380,200
2011
$5,227
$249,400 + $129,400
$378,800
2010
$5,227 (−1.6%)
$249,400 + $129,400
$378,800
2009
$5,314
$285,200 + $117,100
$402,300
Tax history for 545 Franklin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,634 (+0.2%)
$473,200 + $372,600
$845,800
2024
$9,613 (+6.9%)
$458,900 + $361,300
$820,200
2023
$8,996 (+13.3%)
$399,800 + $314,700
$714,500
2022
$7,942 (+3.8%)
$358,500 + $237,300
$595,800
2021
$7,651 (+1.0%)
$344,200 + $209,800
$554,000
2020
$7,575 (+2.9%)
$337,300 + $205,700
$543,000
2019
$7,358 (+9.9%)
$321,200 + $195,900
$517,100
2018
$6,698 (+3.4%)
$300,000 + $182,900
$482,900
2017
$6,478 (+0.2%)
$286,800 + $174,900
$461,700
2016
$6,467 (+6.7%)
$273,000 + $173,000
$446,000
2015
$6,059 (+3.2%)
$252,300 + $159,900
$412,200
2014
$5,871 (+6.9%)
$243,800 + $154,500
$398,300
2013
$5,493 (+2.1%)
$236,900 + $130,800
$367,700
2012
$5,380 (+2.9%)
$249,400 + $130,800
$380,200
2011
$5,227
$249,400 + $129,400
$378,800
2010
$5,227 (−1.6%)
$249,400 + $129,400
$378,800
2009
$5,314
$285,200 + $117,100
$402,300
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736730
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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 545 Franklin St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736730
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 • 0.8mi
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
0.46% 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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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
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Estimated sale price
$918,000 – $1.11M
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