Off market jul 2022 for $915K

$1,063,948

•

3,645

sq ft

78 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Lovely & very large, 11+ room Victorian 2 family in excellent location a short walk to the square, trains, banking, restaurants, and shopping. This home was remodeled on all 3 floors by the current owner and features 2 updated , fully applianced kitchens with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring, beautiful baths with tile and granite counters, hardwood floors throughout, a first floor electric fireplace, a second floor deck, a 32' x 41' 3rd floor family room, leaded glass windows, updated gas utilities, huge wrap around porch, and private yard. All it needs to make it yours is a fresh coat of paint inside. A must to see!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

8,097 sq ftLot Size

$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by James Joly • Boardwalk Real Estate

Bought with Nuri Tirana • Tirana Real Estate Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72988132

Redfin Estimate

$1,063,948

$149K since sold in July 2022$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 14.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,153,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,534 sq ft
118-120 Prescott St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,050,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,897 sq ft
83 Grand St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$1,233,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,499 sq ft
129 High St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$1,319,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,842 sq ft
89 Grand St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,275,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,253 sq ft
120 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$1,430,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,542 sq ft
100 Prescott St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$281 MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

22 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,199,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
349 South St, Reading, MA 01867
HOT HOME
$1,750,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,089 sq ft
603 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
$759,000
3 beds1 bath1,193 sq ft
156 Walnut St, Reading, MA 01867
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Sale history for 78 Lowell St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72988132

Jul 18, 2022

Sold

$915,000

$251/sq ft

Jun 2, 2022

Contingent

—

May 26, 2022

Listed

$899,500

$247/sq ft

MLS PIN #30782547

Dec 19, 2003

Sold

$445,000

$122/sq ft

Oct 26, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Oct 22, 2003

Listed

$459,900

$126/sq ft

MLS PIN #30782573

Dec 22, 2003

Sold

$445,000

$122/sq ft

Oct 26, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Oct 22, 2003

Listed

$459,900

$126/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,393 (+1.2%)

$389,500 + $523,000

$912,500

2024

$10,274 (+3.2%)

$374,200 + $502,400

$876,600

2023

$9,951 (+3.9%)

$337,400 + $453,000

$790,400

2022

$9,578 (+2.1%)

$306,700 + $411,800

$718,500

2021

$9,385 (+2.3%)

$289,900 + $389,700

$679,600

2020

$9,172 (+3.2%)

$280,500 + $377,000

$657,500

2019

$8,884 (+12.0%)

$266,300 + $358,000

$624,300

2018

$7,931 (+1.3%)

$243,900 + $327,900

$571,800

2017

$7,829 (+5.1%)

$235,700 + $322,300

$558,000

2016

$7,450 (−1.5%)

$202,900 + $310,900

$513,800

2015

$7,565 (+3.4%)

$193,200 + $321,400

$514,600

2014

$7,313 (+1.4%)

$184,000 + $312,100

$496,100

2013

$7,213 (+3.4%)

$197,300 + $285,500

$482,800

2012

$6,979 (+2.1%)

$207,700 + $285,500

$493,200

2011

$6,835

$207,700 + $287,600

$495,300

2010

$6,835 (+23.4%)

$207,700 + $287,600

$495,300

2009

$5,538

$246,100 + $173,100

$419,200

Tax history for 78 Lowell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,393 (+1.2%)

$389,500 + $523,000

$912,500

2024

$10,274 (+3.2%)

$374,200 + $502,400

$876,600

2023

$9,951 (+3.9%)

$337,400 + $453,000

$790,400

2022

$9,578 (+2.1%)

$306,700 + $411,800

$718,500

2021

$9,385 (+2.3%)

$289,900 + $389,700

$679,600

2020

$9,172 (+3.2%)

$280,500 + $377,000

$657,500

2019

$8,884 (+12.0%)

$266,300 + $358,000

$624,300

2018

$7,931 (+1.3%)

$243,900 + $327,900

$571,800

2017

$7,829 (+5.1%)

$235,700 + $322,300

$558,000

2016

$7,450 (−1.5%)

$202,900 + $310,900

$513,800

2015

$7,565 (+3.4%)

$193,200 + $321,400

$514,600

2014

$7,313 (+1.4%)

$184,000 + $312,100

$496,100

2013

$7,213 (+3.4%)

$197,300 + $285,500

$482,800

2012

$6,979 (+2.1%)

$207,700 + $285,500

$493,200

2011

$6,835

$207,700 + $287,600

$495,300

2010

$6,835 (+23.4%)

$207,700 + $287,600

$495,300

2009

$5,538

$246,100 + $173,100

$419,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

3,645

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

734485

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: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Electric

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Stained Glass Window(s), Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Storage, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,645
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck

Pool Information
Spa Features: Bath

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,578
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Baseboard
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main St. to Lowell St., corner of Middlesex St. and Lowell St.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Lowell St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,645
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 734485

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

51% 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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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

$1.01M – $1.22M

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Home values near 78 Lowell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1531 Sq. Ft.	$734,682
75 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2334 Sq. Ft.	$850,270

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1411 Sq. Ft.	$797,758
69 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2385 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,841
88 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$935,862

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