OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2021 for $490K

$658,037

•

2,932

sq ft

81 Ash St #81, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Welcome to this gorgeous 2900+ sqft single-family attached in the heart of downtown Reading, where you’ll find walkable cafes, shops, markets, and parks. A commuters dream, walking distance from the Commuter Rail and easy access to 2 major highways. Inside, you'll find a beautiful foyer, spacious living room, 3 sunny bedrooms, formal dining room, 2 full baths, granite countertops, hardwood floors throughout, and newly renovated his-and-hers attic offices, perfect for working from home! Enjoy natural light in every room of the home, along with tons of built in storage. Outdoors, enjoy spacious patios front and rear, a fully fenced backyard, a shed for all your outdoor supplies, and ample off-street parking. Take advantage of a shared expense account with neighbor #77, which covers master insurance, snow removal and exterior maintenance! Enjoy the convenience of Smart Home features, including Ethernet connections, Nest thermostat control, smart lights, Ring doorbell, and smart lock.

Single-familyProperty Type

1765Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Nathan Johnson • Thumbprint Realty, LLC

Bought with Marcus Medley • The Medley Group

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72721469

Redfin Estimate

$658,037

$168K since sold in March 2021$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($602K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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$740,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,593 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$598,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$615,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,819 sq ft
1 Charles St Unit V, Reading, MA 01867
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$466,900
E
2 beds2 baths1,123 sq ft
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F
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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

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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Sale history for 81 Ash St #81

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72721469

Mar 22, 2021

Sold

$490,000

$167/sq ft

Jan 31, 2021

Contingent

—

Jan 16, 2021

Price Changed

$480,000

$164/sq ft

Oct 8, 2020

Price Changed

$499,000

$170/sq ft

Sep 21, 2020

Price Changed

$550,000

$188/sq ft

Sep 6, 2020

Listed

$580,000

$198/sq ft

MLS PIN #71581632

Feb 27, 2014

Sold

$301,500

$103/sq ft

Jan 15, 2014

Contingent

—

Sep 11, 2013

Listed

$299,900

$102/sq ft

+19

The Captain Nathan Parker house renovated in 2006 as a duplex condo with two units in complex,is located within walking distance to the train and town center. Low condo fee of $130.00 includes master insurance, exterior maintenance and snow removal. Parking spaces (2) left side of pole in back yard. Shared driveway with #77 Spacious rooms, formal living room w/fire place(electric) dining room has two built in china cabinets and fire place (electric not in use) large kitchen, 2 full baths, two bedroom plus an additional room currently used as a nursery.Walk up attic with potential. Easy access to the highway.

MLS PIN #70329901

Jun 29, 2007

Sold

$325,000

$111/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 12, 2007

Price Changed

$329,000

$112/sq ft

Feb 10, 2006

Listed

$334,500

$114/sq ft

Beautifully renovated 6+ room, half duplex condo in the Historic Captain Parkers Red House. All of todays modern amenities while maintaing historic charm. Living room details include electric FP flanked by built-ins and wood floors. DR features FP, built in china cabinets on either side and wainscoting. Eat-in kitchen with convenience of first floor laundry & full bath. Second floor has two bedrooms, master bath. Room with skylight perfect for nursery, office or den. Third flr exp possible.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,735 (+1.2%)

$503,500

2024

$5,665 (−3.5%)

$483,400

2023

$5,868 (+14.1%)

$466,100

2022

$5,144 (+1.7%)

$385,900

2021

$5,059 (+1.7%)

$366,300

2020

$4,973

$356,500

2019

$4,973 (+12.5%)

$349,500

2018

$4,422 (+3.8%)

$318,800

2017

$4,261 (+2.7%)

$303,700

2016

$4,147 (−11.8%)

$286,000

2015

$4,701 (−0.3%)

$319,800

2014

$4,714 (+10.9%)

$319,800

2013

$4,252 (+2.4%)

$284,600

2012

$4,152 (+2.5%)

$293,400

2011

$4,049

$293,400

2010

$4,049 (−0.7%)

$293,400

2009

$4,079

$308,800

Tax history for 81 Ash St #81

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,735 (+1.2%)

$503,500

2024

$5,665 (−3.5%)

$483,400

2023

$5,868 (+14.1%)

$466,100

2022

$5,144 (+1.7%)

$385,900

2021

$5,059 (+1.7%)

$366,300

2020

$4,973

$356,500

2019

$4,973 (+12.5%)

$349,500

2018

$4,422 (+3.8%)

$318,800

2017

$4,261 (+2.7%)

$303,700

2016

$4,147 (−11.8%)

$286,000

2015

$4,701 (−0.3%)

$319,800

2014

$4,714 (+10.9%)

$319,800

2013

$4,252 (+2.4%)

$284,600

2012

$4,152 (+2.5%)

$293,400

2011

$4,049

$293,400

2010

$4,049 (−0.7%)

$293,400

2009

$4,079

$308,800

*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

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,200

Year built

1795

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Middlesex County

APN

4683999

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: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Length: 156
Width: 132
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Length: 156
Width: 131
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,High Speed Internet Hookup

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Length: 156
Width: 131
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Length: 156
Width: 132
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Length: 125
Width: 116
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 4-4X11-6

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: Nathan Parker's Red House
Building Area (Total): 2,932
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,973
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

HOA Information
Has Association

Location Information
Directions: From Boston take 93N to 95N to exit 38B and continue on Main Street to Ash Street.
UnparsedAddress: 81 Ash St # 81, Reading MA 01867

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1795
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4683999

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 • 1.2mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 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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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

$626,000 – $757,000

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Home values near 81 Ash St #81

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Ash Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1724 Sq. Ft.	$717,248
104 Ash Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$777,002

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Ash Street, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 956 Sq. Ft.	$712,128
54 Ash Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$987,594

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Ash Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 972 Sq. Ft.	$669,607
87 Ash Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$963,573

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