OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2017 for $640K

$1,098,892

•

1,896

sq ft

79 Cross St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Garrison front, saltbox colonial in convenient, popular, Reading location. Beautifully maintained builders own home. Brick tiled entry foyer and wide pine dining room flooring give a feel of a bygone era. Formal living room with hardwood. Nicely upgraded oversized country kitchen. Step out from the kitched to pretty side area with nicely landscaped patio. The kitchen additionally features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tiled work space floor plus wide pine floor in breakfast area. Open floor plan to family room. Family room features custom crafted brick fireplace, slider to large elevated screened porch over looking 1.5 acre level, well landscaped, wooded lot. Four bedrooms all with oak floors, 2 bedrooms have custom stained design finish. Wonderful blend of manicured landscaped lot and country like setting abutting conservation land. Offers if any, due Tuesday 6/13, 1 PM. -- Floor plan shows 2 cars in garage. The property has a 1 CAR GARAGE.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

1.54 acresLot Size

$580Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christopher Barrett • Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Bought with Christopher Barrett • Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #72177362

Redfin Estimate

$1,098,892

$459K since sold in July 2017$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$670,000
A
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$990,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft
90 Sunnyside Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,686,000
C
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$860,000
D
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,130,500
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,964 sq ft
443 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,471,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
21 Buckingham Dr, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$950K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 79 Cross St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,948 (+3.1%)

$486,800 + $386,600

$873,400

2024

$9,653 (−2.3%)

$459,000 + $364,600

$823,600

2023

$9,876 (+3.9%)

$437,100 + $347,300

$784,400

2022

$9,507 (+5.9%)

$397,400 + $315,800

$713,200

2021

$8,979 (+4.6%)

$372,500 + $277,700

$650,200

2020

$8,586 (+2.9%)

$352,600 + $262,900

$615,500

2019

$8,342 (+8.0%)

$335,800 + $250,400

$586,200

2018

$7,724 (+3.3%)

$319,000 + $237,900

$556,900

2017

$7,478 (+10.4%)

$305,300 + $227,700

$533,000

2016

$6,773 (+3.6%)

$258,900 + $208,200

$467,100

2015

$6,539 (−2.8%)

$246,500 + $198,300

$444,800

2014

$6,729 (+5.2%)

$272,000 + $184,500

$456,500

2013

$6,397 (+2.6%)

$240,200 + $188,000

$428,200

2012

$6,237 (+2.5%)

$252,800 + $188,000

$440,800

2011

$6,087

$252,800 + $188,300

$441,100

2010

$6,087 (−2.4%)

$252,800 + $188,300

$441,100

2009

$6,238

$308,500 + $163,700

$472,200

Tax history for 79 Cross St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,948 (+3.1%)

$486,800 + $386,600

$873,400

2024

$9,653 (−2.3%)

$459,000 + $364,600

$823,600

2023

$9,876 (+3.9%)

$437,100 + $347,300

$784,400

2022

$9,507 (+5.9%)

$397,400 + $315,800

$713,200

2021

$8,979 (+4.6%)

$372,500 + $277,700

$650,200

2020

$8,586 (+2.9%)

$352,600 + $262,900

$615,500

2019

$8,342 (+8.0%)

$335,800 + $250,400

$586,200

2018

$7,724 (+3.3%)

$319,000 + $237,900

$556,900

2017

$7,478 (+10.4%)

$305,300 + $227,700

$533,000

2016

$6,773 (+3.6%)

$258,900 + $208,200

$467,100

2015

$6,539 (−2.8%)

$246,500 + $198,300

$444,800

2014

$6,729 (+5.2%)

$272,000 + $184,500

$456,500

2013

$6,397 (+2.6%)

$240,200 + $188,000

$428,200

2012

$6,237 (+2.5%)

$252,800 + $188,000

$440,800

2011

$6,087

$252,800 + $188,300

$441,100

2010

$6,087 (−2.4%)

$252,800 + $188,300

$441,100

2009

$6,238

$308,500 + $163,700

$472,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.54 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

2,098

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

731296

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Carport, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Family Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Upgraded,Country Kitchen,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Game Room, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,896
Foundation Area: 816
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Barn board
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brown
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.54
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,478
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Ash and Main St
UnparsedAddress: 79 Cross St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,098
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731296

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 • 1.9mi

8/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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 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

$1.04M – $1.26M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Cross Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$781,239
71 Cross Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$912,375

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Cross Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,092,145
65 Cross Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1630 Sq. Ft.	$844,331

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Cross Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1735 Sq. Ft.	$950,500
61 Cross Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1375 Sq. Ft.	$844,419

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