Off market dec 2024 for $579K

$704,249

•

858

sq ft

8 Elm St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family home, perfect for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. Nestled in a wonderful neighborhood on a quiet dead-end street, this home offers both tranquility and convenience. The open floor plan creates a spacious feel, ideal for entertaining or cozy family living. Situated on a large lot, there's plenty of room for outdoor activities or future expansion. Wonderful backyard! Located just minutes from grocery stores, shopping, and all the amenities you need, this home is a fantastic opportunity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

6,251 sq ftLot Size

$821Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Robert Ellington • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Bought with Eugene Clements • Clements Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #73305448

Redfin Estimate

$704,249

$125K since sold in December 2024$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.8% higher than the average sale price ($699K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$715,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,426 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$510,000
B
3 beds1 bath970 sq ft
1 Wood End Ln, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$620,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,053 sq ft
116 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$800,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,366 sq ft
24 Pinevale Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$600,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,332 sq ft
15 Quannapowitt Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$946,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,738 sq ft
24 Thorndike St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

104

14 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Elm St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73305448

Dec 6, 2024

Sold

$579,000

$675/sq ft

Nov 7, 2024

Contingent

—

Nov 4, 2024

Price Changed

$589,000

$686/sq ft

Oct 23, 2024

Listed

$599,000

$698/sq ft

MLS PIN #72647683

Oct 2, 2020

Sold

$425,000

$495/sq ft

Aug 6, 2020

Price Changed

$435,000

$507/sq ft

Jul 24, 2020

Relisted

—

Jul 14, 2020

Relisted

—

May 14, 2020

Relisted

—

May 14, 2020

Listing Removed

—

May 14, 2020

Price Changed

$440,000

$513/sq ft

Apr 29, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 24, 2020

Listed

$435,000

$507/sq ft

+10

Charming Colonial tucked away on a quiet dead end Street with close proximity to shopping and highway access. Great open floor plan featuring hardwood flooring and lots of bright sunlight. A spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances ready to prepare your favorite meals. Gather outdoors by a cozy fire pit boasting a large fenced in yard. Oversized driveway for four automobiles. Newer Roth double walled oil tank with a weather proof hood. Showings are by appointment only.... Please see special showing instructions. Please allow 48 hours for response time to offers.

MLS PIN #72500795

Jul 19, 2019

Sold

$420,000

$490/sq ft

May 20, 2019

Pending

—

May 15, 2019

Listed

$419,900

$489/sq ft

+25

This adorable, incredibly charming & conveniently located 2 bedroom Antique Colonial home on a no-outlet street just waiting for its new owners! Updated kitchen with warm cabinets, stainless appliances and wood floors. First floor is wide-open so the kitchen, dining room and living room all flow into one another so you don't miss any of the action and allows the area to feel quite spacious. First floor also provides a full bathroom and laundry - stackable washer/dryer are tucked away in a closet, so very handy yet hidden at the same time! Second floor has the two bedrooms with new hardwoods recently installed. Enjoy the ample back yard complete with re-built back stairs and stone fire-pit recently constructed! The yard also offers a shed, perfect for all of your outdoor needs. Come fall in love for yourself!

MLS PIN #72009313

Jun 29, 2016

Sold

$360,000

$420/sq ft

May 23, 2016

Pending

—

May 19, 2016

Listed

$349,999

$408/sq ft

MLS PIN #70928445

Jul 7, 2009

Sold

$195,100

$227/sq ft

Jul 3, 2009

Contingent

—

Jun 3, 2009

Listed

$189,900

$221/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,662 (+3.4%)

$403,800 + $181,100

$584,900

2024

$6,446 (+2.0%)

$379,700 + $170,300

$550,000

2023

$6,320 (+8.6%)

$346,600 + $155,400

$502,000

2022

$5,820 (+2.9%)

$301,400 + $135,200

$436,600

2021

$5,658 (+4.0%)

$276,100 + $133,600

$409,700

2020

$5,439 (+2.8%)

$262,800 + $127,100

$389,900

2019

$5,289 (+9.8%)

$250,500 + $121,200

$371,700

2018

$4,817 (+0.3%)

$234,000 + $113,300

$347,300

2017

$4,804 (+7.7%)

$222,700 + $119,700

$342,400

2016

$4,460 (+3.6%)

$210,400 + $97,200

$307,600

2015

$4,307 (+4.7%)

$200,400 + $92,600

$293,000

2014

$4,114 (+8.0%)

$190,900 + $88,200

$279,100

2013

$3,811 (+1.2%)

$206,800 + $48,300

$255,100

2012

$3,764 (+2.3%)

$217,700 + $48,300

$266,000

2011

$3,678

$217,700 + $48,800

$266,500

2010

$3,678 (−3.6%)

$217,700 + $48,800

$266,500

2009

$3,815

$243,200 + $45,600

$288,800

Tax history for 8 Elm St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,662 (+3.4%)

$403,800 + $181,100

$584,900

2024

$6,446 (+2.0%)

$379,700 + $170,300

$550,000

2023

$6,320 (+8.6%)

$346,600 + $155,400

$502,000

2022

$5,820 (+2.9%)

$301,400 + $135,200

$436,600

2021

$5,658 (+4.0%)

$276,100 + $133,600

$409,700

2020

$5,439 (+2.8%)

$262,800 + $127,100

$389,900

2019

$5,289 (+9.8%)

$250,500 + $121,200

$371,700

2018

$4,817 (+0.3%)

$234,000 + $113,300

$347,300

2017

$4,804 (+7.7%)

$222,700 + $119,700

$342,400

2016

$4,460 (+3.6%)

$210,400 + $97,200

$307,600

2015

$4,307 (+4.7%)

$200,400 + $92,600

$293,000

2014

$4,114 (+8.0%)

$190,900 + $88,200

$279,100

2013

$3,811 (+1.2%)

$206,800 + $48,300

$255,100

2012

$3,764 (+2.3%)

$217,700 + $48,300

$266,000

2011

$3,678

$217,700 + $48,800

$266,500

2010

$3,678 (−3.6%)

$217,700 + $48,800

$266,500

2009

$3,815

$243,200 + $45,600

$288,800

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

858

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

733383

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: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 102.19
Length: 11.25
Width: 9.08
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 86
Length: 10.75
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 60.15
Length: 5.08
Width: 11.83
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead

Living Room Information
Area: 128.1
Length: 10.75
Width: 11.92
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Information
Area: 168.72
Length: 17.92
Width: 9.42
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 152.08
Length: 12.5
Width: 12.17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 858
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,446
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main to Green to Eaton to Elm
UnparsedAddress: 8 Elm St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 858
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733383

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

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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Historical weather

Reading, MA • 01867

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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

$670,000 – $810,000

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Home values near 8 Elm St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Elm St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1529 Sq. Ft.	$765,323
19 Elm St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$854,627

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Elm St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1547 Sq. Ft.	$817,373
17 Elm St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1127 Sq. Ft.	$679,462

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Elm St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$636,247
13 Elm St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1858 Sq. Ft.	$887,277

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