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Off Market Feb 2025 for $1.4M

$1,625,177

•

2,844

sq ft

81 Walnut St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Beautifully renovated Colonial, offering 4-5 spacious bedrooms and 3 baths. Located in a sought-after neighborhood, this home blends classic charm with modern upgrades, providing the perfect space for family living & entertaining. The expansive living areas feature gleaming hardwood floors, large windows that flood the home with natural light, & stylish finishes throughout. The brand-new kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, & quartz countertops. A cozy breakfast nook opens to the back deck, ideal for outdoor dining & relaxation. The master suite offers a private retreat with a large closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. The additional generously sized bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests. The 2 bonus rooms on the first floor & 2 in the finished basement offer endless possibilities for additional living space, whether you’re looking to create an office, teen suite, home theater, gym, game or playroom.

Single-familyProperty Type

1969Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kimberly Dowling • Vylla Home

Bought with Susan Gormady Group • Classified Realty Group

Redfin checked: 6 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73326771

Redfin Estimate

$1,625,177

$205K since sold in February 2025$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,686,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,630 sq ft
24 Indian Tree Ln, Reading, MA 01867
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 20, 2026
$860,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,711 sq ft
148 South St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,471,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
21 Buckingham Dr, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,270,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,395 sq ft
33 Old Farm Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,175,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,399 sq ft
18 Gleason Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,025,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,589 sq ft
84 Curtis St, 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

105.1%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$965K

$70K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

118

29 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 4 HRS AGO
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$630,000
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52 Sanborn St #202, Reading, MA 01867
OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$899,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,738 sq ft
24 Thorndike St, Reading, MA 01867
NEW 8 HRS AGO
$750,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,321 sq ft
26 Elliott St, Reading, MA 01867
HOT HOME
$929,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
21 Bond St, Reading, MA 01867
$829,000
1 bed2 baths1,708 sq ft
39 Taylor Dr #3008, Reading, MA 01867
$300,000
2 beds2 baths1,159 sq ft
8 Sanborn St #2011, Reading, MA 01867
$745,000
2 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
122 Johnson Woods Dr #103, Reading, MA 01867
$1,550,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,639 sq ft
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Sale history for 81 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73326771

Feb 28, 2025

Sold

$1,420,000

$499/sq ft

Jan 16, 2025

Contingent

—

Jan 16, 2025

Listed

$1,399,000

$492/sq ft

MLS PIN #73285994

Oct 23, 2024

Sold

$845,000

$297/sq ft

Sep 19, 2024

Contingent

—

Sep 5, 2024

Listed

$859,900

$302/sq ft

+25

Bring this wonderful home back to its glory! Spacious colonial with an oversized farmers porch situated perfectly on a corner lot. Eat in kitchen with upgraded countertops, front to back living room, leading to enclosed porch, dedicated dining room, bedroom, full bath and office on the first floor. Large bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor. Full basement provides expansion potential with walkout to the back yard. Two car garage and mature plants add to the appeal. Home needs work and will not qualify for FHA or VA financing. Must be in MLS for a minimum of 10 days before offer review.

MLS PIN #11047169

Feb 17, 1994

Sold

$275,000

$97/sq ft

Dec 20, 1993

Listing Removed

—

Oct 13, 1993

Listed

$284,900

$100/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,684 (+1.2%)

$501,000 + $437,000

$938,000

2024

$10,561 (+3.3%)

$481,300 + $419,800

$901,100

2023

$10,228 (+3.9%)

$433,900 + $378,500

$812,400

2022

$9,846 (+0.7%)

$394,500 + $344,100

$738,600

2021

$9,779 (+4.0%)

$378,000 + $330,100

$708,100

2020

$9,400 (+2.9%)

$359,700 + $314,100

$673,800

2019

$9,133 (+8.8%)

$342,600 + $299,200

$641,800

2018

$8,394 (+4.8%)

$323,100 + $282,100

$605,200

2017

$8,011 (−4.2%)

$304,800 + $266,200

$571,000

2016

$8,362 (+6.7%)

$305,300 + $271,400

$576,700

2015

$7,834 (+3.2%)

$282,100 + $250,800

$532,900

2014

$7,590 (−11.6%)

$272,500 + $242,400

$514,900

2013

$8,586 (+2.9%)

$289,800 + $284,900

$574,700

2012

$8,347 (+2.5%)

$305,000 + $284,900

$589,900

2011

$8,143

$305,000 + $285,100

$590,100

2010

$8,143 (+10.2%)

$305,000 + $285,100

$590,100

2009

$7,388

$324,600 + $234,700

$559,300

Tax history for 81 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,684 (+1.2%)

$501,000 + $437,000

$938,000

2024

$10,561 (+3.3%)

$481,300 + $419,800

$901,100

2023

$10,228 (+3.9%)

$433,900 + $378,500

$812,400

2022

$9,846 (+0.7%)

$394,500 + $344,100

$738,600

2021

$9,779 (+4.0%)

$378,000 + $330,100

$708,100

2020

$9,400 (+2.9%)

$359,700 + $314,100

$673,800

2019

$9,133 (+8.8%)

$342,600 + $299,200

$641,800

2018

$8,394 (+4.8%)

$323,100 + $282,100

$605,200

2017

$8,011 (−4.2%)

$304,800 + $266,200

$571,000

2016

$8,362 (+6.7%)

$305,300 + $271,400

$576,700

2015

$7,834 (+3.2%)

$282,100 + $250,800

$532,900

2014

$7,590 (−11.6%)

$272,500 + $242,400

$514,900

2013

$8,586 (+2.9%)

$289,800 + $284,900

$574,700

2012

$8,347 (+2.5%)

$305,000 + $284,900

$589,900

2011

$8,143

$305,000 + $285,100

$590,100

2010

$8,143 (+10.2%)

$305,000 + $285,100

$590,100

2009

$7,388

$324,600 + $234,700

$559,300

*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

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

2,480

Year built

1969

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

731134

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Interior Features: Home Office, Game Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,844
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,561
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: South or Hopkins to Walnut
UnparsedAddress: 81 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,480
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731134

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joshua Eaton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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 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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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

$1.54M – $1.87M

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Home values near 81 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Walnut St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4049 Sq. Ft.	$1,824,080
71 Walnut St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,694

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Walnut St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 99 Sq. Ft.	$1,113,833
86 Walnut St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4049 Sq. Ft.	$2,046,075

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Walnut St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3246 Sq. Ft.	$1,771,504
71 Walnut St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2936 Sq. Ft.	$1,323,204

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