STORY BOOK CAPE ON QUIET STREET, HRDWD THROUGHOUT FRONT TO BACK LR W/FP, BUILT INS IN DR, LIGHTING TO STAY NEW HARVEY WINDOWS THROUGHOUT. SPACIOUS CLOSET W/ SHELVES IN MASTER, SEC SYST, PROF TREATED YARD, SUNRM
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Levin• Advancian Realty Inc
Bought with Philip Stackpole• Advancian Realty Inc
CHARMING 5 RM CAPE; 2BR; 1.5 BTH GREAT CONDITION; SCREENED PORCH; 1C GAR; LARGE YARD; GLEAMING HW; SEC. SYS; UPDATED ELEC. WASHER/DRYER REFRIG/CURTAIN & RODS IN DR/LR NEG. AGENT TO ACCOMPANY BUYER TO RECEIVE COMP.
MLS PIN #30322070
Aug 25, 1999
Sold
$257,000
May 30, 1999
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 1999
Listed
$224,900
IMMACULATE STORYBOOK CAPE SITUATED ON LG PRIV YD.LOVELY FRT TO BACK FP/LR W/ BUILT-IN BOOKCASES,HW FLRS,NEW 1/2 BTH OFF UPDATED NEWER KIT W/HW FLRS,NEW COUNTERTOPS,CT BACKSPLASH, GAS SC STOVE. ELEGANT DR W/ CHAIR RAIL & 2 CORNER CHINA CABI
MLS PIN #30128485
Nov 18, 1996
Sold
$180,000
Sep 19, 1996
Listed
$179,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,345 (+3.1%)
$440,900 + $291,800
$732,700
2024
$8,096 (−2.3%)
$415,700 + $275,100
$690,800
2023
$8,283 (+3.9%)
$395,900 + $262,000
$657,900
2022
$7,974 (+4.6%)
$360,000 + $238,200
$598,200
2021
$7,622 (+4.6%)
$335,900 + $216,000
$551,900
2020
$7,289 (+2.9%)
$318,000 + $204,500
$522,500
2019
$7,081 (+8.0%)
$302,900 + $194,700
$497,600
2018
$6,558 (+3.3%)
$287,800 + $185,000
$472,800
2017
$6,347 (−2.5%)
$275,400 + $177,000
$452,400
2016
$6,508 (+3.6%)
$276,300 + $172,500
$448,800
2015
$6,283 (+7.2%)
$263,100 + $164,300
$427,400
2014
$5,861 (+9.0%)
$244,800 + $152,800
$397,600
2013
$5,378 (+2.0%)
$237,500 + $122,500
$360,000
2012
$5,271 (+4.6%)
$250,000 + $122,500
$372,500
2011
$5,038
$250,000 + $115,100
$365,100
2010
$5,038 (−2.5%)
$250,000 + $115,100
$365,100
2009
$5,166
$286,100 + $105,000
$391,100
Tax history for 78 Cross St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,345 (+3.1%)
$440,900 + $291,800
$732,700
2024
$8,096 (−2.3%)
$415,700 + $275,100
$690,800
2023
$8,283 (+3.9%)
$395,900 + $262,000
$657,900
2022
$7,974 (+4.6%)
$360,000 + $238,200
$598,200
2021
$7,622 (+4.6%)
$335,900 + $216,000
$551,900
2020
$7,289 (+2.9%)
$318,000 + $204,500
$522,500
2019
$7,081 (+8.0%)
$302,900 + $194,700
$497,600
2018
$6,558 (+3.3%)
$287,800 + $185,000
$472,800
2017
$6,347 (−2.5%)
$275,400 + $177,000
$452,400
2016
$6,508 (+3.6%)
$276,300 + $172,500
$448,800
2015
$6,283 (+7.2%)
$263,100 + $164,300
$427,400
2014
$5,861 (+9.0%)
$244,800 + $152,800
$397,600
2013
$5,378 (+2.0%)
$237,500 + $122,500
$360,000
2012
$5,271 (+4.6%)
$250,000 + $122,500
$372,500
2011
$5,038
$250,000 + $115,100
$365,100
2010
$5,038 (−2.5%)
$250,000 + $115,100
$365,100
2009
$5,166
$286,100 + $105,000
$391,100
*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
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,796
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731598
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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: GREY
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,330
Tax Year: 2002
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 78 Cross Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,796
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731598
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: W/D, Ref, Curtains
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
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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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
$798,000 – $966,000
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