This READING COLONIAL sits on a LARGE CORNER LOT with the driveway and garage facing a QUIET DEAD END STREET for safe and EASY PARKING. The kitchen is UPDATED with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERS, SOFT-CLOSE CABINETS, a BREAKFAST BAR and RECESSED LIGHTING. The OPEN CONCEPT living room features FRENCH DOORS, a FIREPLACE and modern sconce lighting. The dining room/family room completes the first floor with LARGE FLOOR TO CEILING windows OVERLOOKING THE YARD and a built-in China cabinet. Upstairs is 3 BEDROOMS and a RECENTLY RENOVATED FULL BATH with DESIGNER FEATURES including lighted shelving and RADIANT FLOOR HEATING. Located within minutes to SCHOOLS, MAJOR HIGHWAYS, LIBRARY, TOWN CENTER and COMMUTER RAIL. Come experience the BEST Reading has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
7,301 sq ftLot Size
$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margaret O'Sullivan• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Matthew Czepiel• Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
A great home in the Birch Meadow Park area! New kitchen 2015, stainless, granite, cushion-close cabinets, breakfast bar, hardwood floors, recessed lights. The OPEN-CONCEPT kitchen flows into living room where there's tons of natural light, built-in cabinet while the formal dining room features fireplace and french doors. Tons of natural light, beautiful crown molding and hardwood floors throughout. Upstairs are three bedrooms, hardwood floors and updated full bath. Outside, a stone wall and charming screened front porch sit among the gardens. Driveway and garage situated on quiet, side street for safe & easy parking. Lot is cornered with a quiet, dead end street that leads to 9 acres of conservation land for walks down the path, along the stream and over the bridge! Walk down path to all 3 highly rated district schools - elementary, middle and high schools. Near commuter routes (one mile to route 93, two miles to route 128/95), downtown, commuter rail, YMCA, more!
MLS PIN #71833160
Jun 24, 2015
Sold
$398,250
$296/sq ft
May 13, 2015
Pending
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May 8, 2015
Listed
$349,900
$260/sq ft
+13
Open Houses Saturday 5:00-7:00, Sunday 11:00-1:30 and Monday 5:00-7:30 A nice solid home waiting for your personnel touches. Quaint breakfast nook off of the kitchen. Hardwood floors, corner lot, detached garage, newer roof and furnace. Walking distance to schools, YMCA and train station. A wonderful opportunity to make Reading your home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,254 (+0.2%)
$445,800 + $278,900
$724,700
2024
$8,238 (+6.8%)
$432,300 + $270,600
$702,900
2023
$7,715 (+5.2%)
$376,500 + $236,300
$612,800
2022
$7,334 (+3.2%)
$337,700 + $212,500
$550,200
2021
$7,104 (+1.0%)
$324,200 + $190,200
$514,400
2020
$7,034 (+2.9%)
$317,700 + $186,500
$504,200
2019
$6,836 (+9.8%)
$302,600 + $177,800
$480,400
2018
$6,226 (+3.4%)
$282,600 + $166,300
$448,900
2017
$6,023 (+2.9%)
$270,200 + $159,100
$429,300
2016
$5,851 (+9.4%)
$257,200 + $146,300
$403,500
2015
$5,348 (+3.2%)
$237,700 + $126,100
$363,800
2014
$5,183 (+9.3%)
$229,600 + $122,000
$351,600
2013
$4,742 (+1.7%)
$233,200 + $84,200
$317,400
2012
$4,665 (+2.4%)
$245,500 + $84,200
$329,700
2011
$4,554
$245,500 + $84,500
$330,000
2010
$4,554 (−1.0%)
$245,500 + $84,500
$330,000
2009
$4,602
$272,400 + $76,000
$348,400
Tax history for 65 Grove St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,254 (+0.2%)
$445,800 + $278,900
$724,700
2024
$8,238 (+6.8%)
$432,300 + $270,600
$702,900
2023
$7,715 (+5.2%)
$376,500 + $236,300
$612,800
2022
$7,334 (+3.2%)
$337,700 + $212,500
$550,200
2021
$7,104 (+1.0%)
$324,200 + $190,200
$514,400
2020
$7,034 (+2.9%)
$317,700 + $186,500
$504,200
2019
$6,836 (+9.8%)
$302,600 + $177,800
$480,400
2018
$6,226 (+3.4%)
$282,600 + $166,300
$448,900
2017
$6,023 (+2.9%)
$270,200 + $159,100
$429,300
2016
$5,851 (+9.4%)
$257,200 + $146,300
$403,500
2015
$5,348 (+3.2%)
$237,700 + $126,100
$363,800
2014
$5,183 (+9.3%)
$229,600 + $122,000
$351,600
2013
$4,742 (+1.7%)
$233,200 + $84,200
$317,400
2012
$4,665 (+2.4%)
$245,500 + $84,200
$329,700
2011
$4,554
$245,500 + $84,500
$330,000
2010
$4,554 (−1.0%)
$245,500 + $84,500
$330,000
2009
$4,602
$272,400 + $76,000
$348,400
*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
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
735821
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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub