OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2012 for $415K

$890,417

•

1,830

sq ft

74 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

A rare find for a Cape...bright, open, & spacious. The unique orientation of this house takes all your living far away from Charles St. The huge kitchen flows into the new family room with cathedral ceilings & sliders to the patio & yard. A front to back fireplaced living room, newly remodeled 1/2 bath & dining rm complete the 1st floor. The 3 bdrms & full bath on the 2nd floor & finished basement make this the perfect home. Updates include baths, all new windows, granite steps, shed, & more.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Gayle Faller • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with David Ryder • David A. Ryder

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•Source:MLS PIN #71365358

Redfin Estimate

$890,417

$475K since sold in July 2012$7,000 since September

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated September 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$281 MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 74 Charles St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71365358

Jul 10, 2012

Sold

$415,000

$227/sq ft

May 9, 2012

Contingent

—

May 2, 2012

Price Changed

$419,900

$229/sq ft

Apr 11, 2012

Listed

$439,900

$240/sq ft

MLS PIN #70153795

May 5, 2005

Sold

$402,000

$220/sq ft

Apr 14, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 6, 2005

Listed

$419,000

$229/sq ft

Delightful & Charming Cape w/sun-splashed, FP Living Rm. Intimate Dining Rm w/built-in China cabinet. Vaulted Ceiling FR & Bright Country Kitchen w/Pergo Flrs. Half of LL tastefully finished w/lrge Cedar Closet. Newer Baths. Garage and Beautiful perennial gardens! Fruit trees, strawberry bed & grapevines. Near School, Park & Reading Ctr. offering the "T"!! Generous lot size offering 12K+ sq. ft. Neutral Decor thruout. Minutes to Major Rtes. Reading is an extremely desirable Boston suburb

MLS PIN #30161815

Jul 17, 1997

Sold

$185,000

$101/sq ft

Jul 16, 1997

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 1997

Listed

$189,900

$104/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,709 (+0.2%)

$463,700 + $300,900

$764,600

2024

$8,690 (+6.9%)

$449,700 + $291,800

$741,500

2023

$8,132 (+5.3%)

$391,700 + $254,200

$645,900

2022

$7,723 (+3.6%)

$351,300 + $228,100

$579,400

2021

$7,453 (+1.0%)

$337,300 + $202,400

$539,700

2020

$7,378 (+2.9%)

$330,500 + $198,400

$528,900

2019

$7,169 (+9.9%)

$314,800 + $189,000

$503,800

2018

$6,526 (+3.4%)

$294,000 + $176,500

$470,500

2017

$6,309 (−2.2%)

$281,000 + $168,700

$449,700

2016

$6,453 (+6.7%)

$267,600 + $177,400

$445,000

2015

$6,045 (+3.2%)

$247,200 + $164,000

$411,200

2014

$5,856 (−4.3%)

$238,900 + $158,400

$397,300

2013

$6,118 (+2.5%)

$235,500 + $174,000

$409,500

2012

$5,970 (+12.6%)

$247,900 + $174,000

$421,900

2011

$5,303

$247,900 + $136,400

$384,300

2010

$5,303 (+8.9%)

$247,900 + $136,400

$384,300

2009

$4,871

$280,800 + $87,900

$368,700

Tax history for 74 Charles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,709 (+0.2%)

$463,700 + $300,900

$764,600

2024

$8,690 (+6.9%)

$449,700 + $291,800

$741,500

2023

$8,132 (+5.3%)

$391,700 + $254,200

$645,900

2022

$7,723 (+3.6%)

$351,300 + $228,100

$579,400

2021

$7,453 (+1.0%)

$337,300 + $202,400

$539,700

2020

$7,378 (+2.9%)

$330,500 + $198,400

$528,900

2019

$7,169 (+9.9%)

$314,800 + $189,000

$503,800

2018

$6,526 (+3.4%)

$294,000 + $176,500

$470,500

2017

$6,309 (−2.2%)

$281,000 + $168,700

$449,700

2016

$6,453 (+6.7%)

$267,600 + $177,400

$445,000

2015

$6,045 (+3.2%)

$247,200 + $164,000

$411,200

2014

$5,856 (−4.3%)

$238,900 + $158,400

$397,300

2013

$6,118 (+2.5%)

$235,500 + $174,000

$409,500

2012

$5,970 (+12.6%)

$247,900 + $174,000

$421,900

2011

$5,303

$247,900 + $136,400

$384,300

2010

$5,303 (+8.9%)

$247,900 + $136,400

$384,300

2009

$4,871

$280,800 + $87,900

$368,700

*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

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

2,274

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

735637

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider,Sunken

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,830
Foundation Area: 1,350
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,534
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route 28 North through the center of town, first st on the right after the fire station is Charles.
UnparsedAddress: 74 Charles St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,274
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735637

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$846,000 – $1.02M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Charles Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1628 Sq. Ft.	$820,014
81 Charles Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2297 Sq. Ft.	$893,736

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Charles Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2725 Sq. Ft.	$1,164,883
72 Charles Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$876,570

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Charles Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$884,984
66 Charles Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2232 Sq. Ft.	$816,255

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