Does your wish list include being able to walk to the commuter rail, downtown restaurants & the local coffee shop? Well look no further! This quintessential in town, turn of the century Colonial offers character, space & the picture perfect commuter location. With tall ceilings, wide openings, original hardwood floors & period trim work; this home provides the ideal opportunity for an amazing transformation. The 1st floor features a large eat in kitchen open to a spacious, cozy family room. Turn the corner & you’ll find a bright & sunny living room large enough to host all your friends & family. Spacious master bedroom w/double closets & 2 additional bedrooms complete the 2nd level. First floor laundry, gas range, newer gas heating system & updated electrical are just of the improvements. Full basement offers plenty of storage & the heated all season sun porch provides the perfect respite after a long day. Leave your car in the driveway & explore Reading in all its glory!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3,705 sq ftLot Size
$417Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Susan Gormady Group• Classified Realty Group
Great Reading Center location walking distance to commuter rail, restaurants and shops. Yard is on the smaller side. Home is spacious, with large formal dining room and living room. Full bath is on 1st floor, and upstairs are three bedrooms, one...
being very large with an attic space off of it. This home could use significant updating, most notably windows and kitchen.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent
Charming home set on a corner lot, some updates and freshening up needed however classic center hall layout with front to back living room and open concept family room/kitchen. The bedrooms are all a good size. Great potential, steps to shops....
newer heating system and electric updated.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Debra Diffendal
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 61 Ash St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72631253
May 11, 2020
Sold
$380,000
$220/sq ft
Apr 24, 2020
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2020
Contingent
—
Apr 3, 2020
Price Changed
$385,000
$223/sq ft
Apr 3, 2020
Relisted
—
Mar 31, 2020
Pending
—
Mar 17, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 10, 2020
Listed
$399,999
$232/sq ft
MLS PIN #11049582
Apr 21, 1995
Sold
$126,000
$73/sq ft
May 27, 1994
Listed
$129,900
$75/sq ft
CONVENIENT TO TRANSPORTATION & TOWN. SUBJECT TO LICENSE TO SELL. L-SHAPED KIT. ALLEY PLUS DINING AREA. SPACIOUS ROOMS. HARDWD. FLRS. UPDATED ELECTRIC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,087 (+1.2%)
$375,900 + $246,300
$622,200
2024
$7,005 (+3.2%)
$361,100 + $236,600
$597,700
2023
$6,785 (+3.9%)
$325,600 + $213,300
$538,900
2022
$6,530 (−1.5%)
$296,000 + $193,900
$489,900
2021
$6,632 (+2.3%)
$279,800 + $200,400
$480,200
2020
$6,480 (+3.2%)
$270,700 + $193,800
$464,500
2019
$6,277 (+5.4%)
$257,000 + $184,100
$441,100
2018
$5,953 (+2.3%)
$235,400 + $193,800
$429,200
2017
$5,820 (+15.2%)
$227,500 + $187,300
$414,800
2016
$5,052 (+3.6%)
$195,800 + $152,600
$348,400
2015
$4,877 (+4.7%)
$186,500 + $145,300
$331,800
2014
$4,658 (−0.3%)
$177,600 + $138,400
$316,000
2013
$4,673 (+2.2%)
$194,800 + $118,000
$312,800
2012
$4,572 (+2.3%)
$205,100 + $118,000
$323,100
2011
$4,468
$205,100 + $118,700
$323,800
2010
$4,468 (+11.1%)
$205,100 + $118,700
$323,800
2009
$4,021
$196,600 + $107,800
$304,400
Tax history for 61 Ash St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,087 (+1.2%)
$375,900 + $246,300
$622,200
2024
$7,005 (+3.2%)
$361,100 + $236,600
$597,700
2023
$6,785 (+3.9%)
$325,600 + $213,300
$538,900
2022
$6,530 (−1.5%)
$296,000 + $193,900
$489,900
2021
$6,632 (+2.3%)
$279,800 + $200,400
$480,200
2020
$6,480 (+3.2%)
$270,700 + $193,800
$464,500
2019
$6,277 (+5.4%)
$257,000 + $184,100
$441,100
2018
$5,953 (+2.3%)
$235,400 + $193,800
$429,200
2017
$5,820 (+15.2%)
$227,500 + $187,300
$414,800
2016
$5,052 (+3.6%)
$195,800 + $152,600
$348,400
2015
$4,877 (+4.7%)
$186,500 + $145,300
$331,800
2014
$4,658 (−0.3%)
$177,600 + $138,400
$316,000
2013
$4,673 (+2.2%)
$194,800 + $118,000
$312,800
2012
$4,572 (+2.3%)
$205,100 + $118,000
$323,100
2011
$4,468
$205,100 + $118,700
$323,800
2010
$4,468 (+11.1%)
$205,100 + $118,700
$323,800
2009
$4,021
$196,600 + $107,800
$304,400
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,724
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
732859
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 14, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 112
Length: 14
Width: 8
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,Flooring - Laminate,Washer Hookup
Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,724
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,953
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Gould and Ash Street
UnparsedAddress: 61 Ash Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,724
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Middlesex County
APN: 732859
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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75
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64
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52
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38
24
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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
$684,000 – $828,000
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