OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2020 for $689K

$985,998

•

2,382

sq ft

56 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Pool, garage, 4 bedrooms – sign me up! After 26 years, this traditional center entrance Colonial in popular Birch Meadow neighborhood is ready for a new owner. Just a short walk to the Birch Meadow complex, where you’ll find all grade level schools, YMCA, & sports field. Home features awesome outdoor space with 2 tier yard equipped with patio, deck with beautiful above ground pool, & plenty of green space to enjoy. Step inside to find front to back fireplaced living room with bonus over-sized family room with additional fireplace. Hardwood & crown molding throughout with updated eat in kitchen, mudroom, new 1/2 bath & dedicated dining area. All 4 bedrooms located on 2nd level with renovated full bath, plenty of closets & additional storage in attic. Finished basement offers more room to play & even more storage. Ample parking with shed and garage to hold all your toys! Meticulously maintained in a superb location. Come see for yourself why Reading is the hottest town north of Boston!

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$414Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Gormady Group • Classified Realty Group

Bought with Katie Varney • Classified Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72701037

Redfin Estimate

$985,998

$297K since sold in October 2020$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.5% higher than the average sale price ($943K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$1,100,000
A
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$935,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,193 sq ft
71 Colonial Dr, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$985,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,033 sq ft
377 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$830,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,103 sq ft
28 Audubon Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$830,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,278 sq ft
106 Grove 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

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

104

14 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,656 (+1.1%)

$500,800 + $347,000

$847,800

2024

$9,548 (+3.1%)

$481,100 + $333,600

$814,700

2023

$9,259 (+3.8%)

$433,800 + $301,600

$735,400

2022

$8,920 (+0.7%)

$394,300 + $274,900

$669,200

2021

$8,860 (+4.0%)

$377,800 + $263,800

$641,600

2020

$8,522 (+2.9%)

$359,600 + $251,300

$610,900

2019

$8,285 (+8.7%)

$342,500 + $239,700

$582,200

2018

$7,620 (+4.7%)

$323,000 + $226,400

$549,400

2017

$7,277 (+6.4%)

$304,700 + $214,000

$518,700

2016

$6,838 (+6.6%)

$273,000 + $198,600

$471,600

2015

$6,415 (+3.2%)

$252,300 + $184,100

$436,400

2014

$6,219 (+4.1%)

$243,800 + $178,100

$421,900

2013

$5,975 (+2.4%)

$236,800 + $163,100

$399,900

2012

$5,835 (+3.3%)

$249,300 + $163,100

$412,400

2011

$5,648

$249,300 + $160,000

$409,300

2010

$5,648 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $160,000

$409,300

2009

$5,548

$285,300 + $134,700

$420,000

Tax history for 56 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,656 (+1.1%)

$500,800 + $347,000

$847,800

2024

$9,548 (+3.1%)

$481,100 + $333,600

$814,700

2023

$9,259 (+3.8%)

$433,800 + $301,600

$735,400

2022

$8,920 (+0.7%)

$394,300 + $274,900

$669,200

2021

$8,860 (+4.0%)

$377,800 + $263,800

$641,600

2020

$8,522 (+2.9%)

$359,600 + $251,300

$610,900

2019

$8,285 (+8.7%)

$342,500 + $239,700

$582,200

2018

$7,620 (+4.7%)

$323,000 + $226,400

$549,400

2017

$7,277 (+6.4%)

$304,700 + $214,000

$518,700

2016

$6,838 (+6.6%)

$273,000 + $198,600

$471,600

2015

$6,415 (+3.2%)

$252,300 + $184,100

$436,400

2014

$6,219 (+4.1%)

$243,800 + $178,100

$421,900

2013

$5,975 (+2.4%)

$236,800 + $163,100

$399,900

2012

$5,835 (+3.3%)

$249,300 + $163,100

$412,400

2011

$5,648

$249,300 + $160,000

$409,300

2010

$5,648 (+1.8%)

$249,300 + $160,000

$409,300

2009

$5,548

$285,300 + $134,700

$420,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

1,986

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736413

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: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Decorative Molding

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 162
Length: 18
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,382
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,522
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
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: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main to Forest, across from Van Norden
UnparsedAddress: 56 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,986
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736413

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: All Appliances Gifted To Buyer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

Reading, MA • 01867

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Aug

Sep

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Nov

Dec

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

$937,000 – $1.13M

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Home values near 56 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$768,428
44 Forest Street, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$802,990

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Forest Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$931,654
50 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$986,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Forest Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$849,388
63 Forest Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$933,706

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