LOCATION! Just at the edge of downtown Reading, this two family Colonial is situated perfect to enjoy all the amenities of the center of town! One minute to the commuter rail (be at North Station in 20 minutes) and within a couple of miles of both Routes 95 and 93. Perfect for commuters! A corner lot on a dead end street provides great extra parking beyond the 2 carports. Small yard that is easily maintainable. The 2nd floor apartment has been beautifully updated with a newer kitchen and bathroom, 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room that could be a large walk-in closet or an office. First floor tenant would love to stay and has been there for years! Perfect for owner/investor.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
6,264 sq ftLot Size
$446Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jodi Fitzgerald• Fitzgerald & Associates
Bought with Kirk Nahabedian• RTN Realty Advisors LLC.
IDEAL location for commuters in to Boston! Less than a one minute stroll to the commuter rail in to North Station - and within a 5 minute drive to both Route 95 and Route 93!! Downtown Reading is a quaint small town vibe with amazing coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants ~ all within a one mile radius of this property! Aside from the fantastic location, this property has been thoughtfully updated with the newer Harvey windows, FHA-Gas heating system, roof (8 yrs old) and back deck stairs. Both units have flexible floor plans. The second unit has a bonus sun room off the master bedroom (could be used as an office, walk-in closet etc) ~ dining room used to be a bedroom with double doors to the living room. 1st floor tenant TAW pays $1400 and includes just water. BUYER WALKED!! Here is your second chance! Open house this weekend!
MLS PIN #30316813
Jul 1, 1999
Sold
$284,900
$130/sq ft
Jun 2, 1999
Listing Removed
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May 4, 1999
Listed
$284,900
$130/sq ft
CONVENIENCE GALORE - CLOSE TO SHOPPING, TRAIN AND MAJOR ROUTES. GREAT STARTER HOME - SEPARATE UTILITIES, SEPARATE FRONT ENTRANCE, PARKING FOR 4 CARS. APPEALING CORNER LOT. 2ND FLR $875 A MTH, 1ST FLR $775 A MTH. BOTH + UTIL 2ND LEAS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,256 (−1.1%)
$434,700 + $377,900
$812,600
2024
$9,363 (−1.3%)
$427,300 + $371,600
$798,900
2023
$9,482 (+3.2%)
$402,700 + $350,400
$753,100
2022
$9,190 (+7.2%)
$368,400 + $321,000
$689,400
2021
$8,570 (+2.3%)
$317,700 + $302,900
$620,600
2020
$8,380 (+4.5%)
$307,400 + $293,300
$600,700
2019
$8,017 (+12.2%)
$288,200 + $275,200
$563,400
2018
$7,147 (+5.0%)
$274,400 + $240,900
$515,300
2017
$6,807 (+23.4%)
$256,200 + $229,000
$485,200
2016
$5,517 (−0.2%)
$210,500 + $170,000
$380,500
2015
$5,527 (+3.7%)
$200,400 + $175,600
$376,000
2014
$5,329 (+6.9%)
$190,900 + $170,600
$361,500
2013
$4,987 (+2.2%)
$206,900 + $126,900
$333,800
2012
$4,878 (+2.1%)
$217,800 + $126,900
$344,700
2011
$4,780
$217,800 + $128,600
$346,400
2010
$4,780 (−10.1%)
$217,800 + $128,600
$346,400
2009
$5,316
$256,100 + $146,300
$402,400
Tax history for 72 Minot St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,256 (−1.1%)
$434,700 + $377,900
$812,600
2024
$9,363 (−1.3%)
$427,300 + $371,600
$798,900
2023
$9,482 (+3.2%)
$402,700 + $350,400
$753,100
2022
$9,190 (+7.2%)
$368,400 + $321,000
$689,400
2021
$8,570 (+2.3%)
$317,700 + $302,900
$620,600
2020
$8,380 (+4.5%)
$307,400 + $293,300
$600,700
2019
$8,017 (+12.2%)
$288,200 + $275,200
$563,400
2018
$7,147 (+5.0%)
$274,400 + $240,900
$515,300
2017
$6,807 (+23.4%)
$256,200 + $229,000
$485,200
2016
$5,517 (−0.2%)
$210,500 + $170,000
$380,500
2015
$5,527 (+3.7%)
$200,400 + $175,600
$376,000
2014
$5,329 (+6.9%)
$190,900 + $170,600
$361,500
2013
$4,987 (+2.2%)
$206,900 + $126,900
$333,800
2012
$4,878 (+2.1%)
$217,800 + $126,900
$344,700
2011
$4,780
$217,800 + $128,600
$346,400
2010
$4,780 (−10.1%)
$217,800 + $128,600
$346,400
2009
$5,316
$256,100 + $146,300
$402,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
2,196
Year built
1901
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
732802
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,196
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: WHITE
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,570
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Minot, corner of Sweetser
UnparsedAddress: 72 Minot St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,196
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Middlesex County
APN: 732802
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$931,000 – $1.13M
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