SOLD SEP 18, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$725,000

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1,342

sq ft

79 Hancock St, Reading, MA 01867

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Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a single-family home in Reading with its award-winning school system for the price of many local condos! Welcome to 79 Hancock Street, a charming move-in ready Colonial offering the perfect combination of affordability, location, and lifestyle. Features include beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry and countertop space, and a flexible floor plan with a dedicated home office ideal for today's work-from-home lifestyle. Enjoy the ease of first-floor living with comfortable, functional spaces designed to accommodate a variety of needs. Relax on the inviting farmer's porch or enjoy the privacy of the backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, family gatherings, or simply unwinding after a long day. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street just steps from the Mailett Woods Conservation Area and the Theilen Memorial Bird Sanctuary, you'll enjoy scenic walking trails, nature, and outdoor recreation right outside your door. Commuters will appreciate the short walk to the Reading MBTA commuter rail with direct service to Boston, along with quick access to Routes 93 and 128, making travel throughout Greater Boston convenient. Downtown Reading is just minutes away and offers outstanding restaurants, cafés, shopping, parks, local boutiques, the public library, and year-round community events. Reading continues to be one of the North Shore's most sought-after communities thanks to its highly rated public schools, vibrant downtown, and exceptional quality of life. Recent electrical upgrades provide added peace of mind, while the versatile layout makes this home an excellent choice for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, commuters, or anyone looking to own a single-family home without the expense of monthly condo fees. The private yard offers room for pets, outdoor dining, gardening, and future possibilities, while the quiet neighborhood provides a peaceful setting with convenient access to everything you need. Opportunities to purchase an affordable single-family home in Reading are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to simplify your lifestyle, or seeking a home in a desirable North Shore community with excellent schools and commuter access, 79 Hancock Street delivers exceptional value. Combining charm, convenience, commuter-friendly location, conservation land, and the benefits of homeownership, this is a property you won't want to miss!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

8,991 sq ftLot Size

$540Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Richard Pignone • Pignone Realty Group LLC

Bought with Sean Connolly • RE/MAX 360

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73506216

Redfin Estimate

$794,867

$70K since sold in September 2026$26K since October

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This home's estimate is 6% lower than the average sale price ($846K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$795,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,371 sq ft
304 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$580,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,318 sq ft
15 Willow St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$975,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,672 sq ft
8 Berkeley St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,150,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
21 Bond St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$850,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,452 sq ft
297 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD NOV 3, 2026
$725,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,228 sq ft
159 Howard 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

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$2,249,000
4 beds5 baths5,703 sq ft
9 Parkman Rd, Reading, MA 01867
$949,900
4 beds2.5 baths1,860 sq ft
32 Park Ave, Reading, MA 01867
$1,199,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
349 South St, Reading, MA 01867
$1,750,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,089 sq ft
603 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
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Est. $2,481 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 79 Hancock St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73506216

Sep 18, 2026

Sold

$725,000

$540/sq ft

Aug 10, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 27, 2026

Contingent

—

Jul 7, 2026

Price Changed

$739,000

$551/sq ft

Jun 17, 2026

Price Changed

$749,000

$558/sq ft

Jun 17, 2026

Price Changed

$749,999

$559/sq ft

Jun 2, 2026

Relisted

—

May 7, 2026

Listing Removed

—

May 7, 2026

Price Changed

$769,000

$573/sq ft

Apr 28, 2026

Contingent

—

Apr 23, 2026

Listed

$759,000

$566/sq ft

MLS PIN #70610869

Jan 25, 2008

Sold

$345,000

$257/sq ft

Jan 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 9, 2007

Price Changed

$345,000

$257/sq ft

Jul 9, 2007

Listed

$359,900

$268/sq ft

Not To Be Missed! Adorable colonial on a quiet street on .21 acres.This Home offers a newly renovated bathrm, fabulous eat in kitchen & dining rm w/ built-in china cabinet! Refinished original hardwood flrs, fireplaced living rm, all replaced windows, newer heating/hotwater system, 200 Amp electrical, walk-out basement & no-maintenance vinyl sided exterior. Large attic provides space for expansion possibilities too! Drastically reduced price 32K below assessed! Come see the value!

MLS PIN #70054133

Oct 29, 2004

Sold

$375,900

$280/sq ft

Aug 24, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jun 23, 2004

Listed

$385,900

$288/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,950 (−1.1%)

$444,300 + $253,700

$698,000

2024

$8,041 (−1.2%)

$436,700 + $249,400

$686,100

2023

$8,139 (+3.2%)

$411,500 + $235,000

$646,500

2022

$7,886 (+7.5%)

$376,500 + $215,100

$591,600

2021

$7,333 (+2.3%)

$324,700 + $206,300

$531,000

2020

$7,168 (+4.6%)

$314,200 + $199,600

$513,800

2019

$6,856 (+7.8%)

$294,600 + $187,200

$481,800

2018

$6,361 (+5.9%)

$280,400 + $178,200

$458,600

2017

$6,008 (+2.2%)

$261,800 + $166,400

$428,200

2016

$5,878 (+3.6%)

$262,800 + $142,600

$405,400

2015

$5,674 (+7.2%)

$250,200 + $135,800

$386,000

2014

$5,292 (+8.8%)

$232,700 + $126,300

$359,000

2013

$4,864 (+1.7%)

$234,100 + $91,500

$325,600

2012

$4,781 (+2.8%)

$246,400 + $91,500

$337,900

2011

$4,652

$246,400 + $90,700

$337,100

2010

$4,652 (−1.6%)

$246,400 + $90,700

$337,100

2009

$4,729

$275,100 + $82,900

$358,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,342

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

733638

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144.38
Length: 12.83
Width: 11.25
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 119.58
Length: 11.67
Width: 10.25
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 85.07
Length: 10.42
Width: 8.17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Area: 175.45
Length: 13.58
Width: 12.92
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 137.52
Length: 13.42
Width: 10.25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 214.41
Length: 20.58
Width: 10.42
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 60.52
Length: 8.75
Width: 6.92
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,342
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1342
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,264
Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 79 Hancock St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733638

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Kitchen Refigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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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

6 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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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Reading, MA • 01867

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Sun exposure

89/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Reading. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

4.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$756,000 – $915,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,009,059
75 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$935,312
61 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$891,408
61 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$904,473
85 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1047 Sq. Ft.	$719,509
66 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2529 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,405
7 Woodbine Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$821,138

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1182 Sq. Ft.	$723,760
69 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1359 Sq. Ft.	$706,453
88 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2154 Sq. Ft.	$857,268
65 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,142,741
75 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$982,557
88 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2154 Sq. Ft.	$947,837
15 Woodbine Street, Reading, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$895,466

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$847,304
65 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$969,686
87 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2570 Sq. Ft.	$943,789
87 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2570 Sq. Ft.	$1,020,454
69 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1359 Sq. Ft.	$744,270
81 Hancock Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1838 Sq. Ft.	$882,394
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