Are you looking for BIRCH MEADOW? Are you looking for MOVE-IN CONDITION? Do you want an UPDATED KITCHEN with STAINLESS APPLIANCES and GRANITE COUNTERS? Would you love a LAUNDRY AREA right off the kitchen? Are HARDWOOD FLOORS a must? Are REPLACEMENT WINDOWS on your list? How about a NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEM? If you need an IN-HOME OFFICE or TOY ROOM, this could be it! Of course, there are THREE BEDROOMS! The MASTER has room for your KING-SIZED bed! Both BATHROOMS are UPDATED. Enjoy the THREE-SEASON sun room, which overlooks a DECK, party PATIO AREA, and a completely FENCED-IN YARD. The CURB APPEAL is lovely, with its NEWER STONE WALL and EXPANDED DRIVEWAY for four. If you know READING, you know you are close to the YMCA, all THREE SCHOOLS, ball FIELDS, and PLAYGROUNDS. Come see for yourself!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Patricia Black• Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Bought with Amy Copeland Potamis• Century 21 Commonwealth
SEE THIS TRANSFORMATION! BIRCH MEADOW DUTCH COLONIAL W/NEW MAPLE KITCHEN, NEW ROOF, NEW FURNACE, NEW HALF BATH, NEWLY FINISHED WOOD FLOORS, SUNNY HEATED FLORIDA/FAMILY ROOM. MOVE RIGHT IN CUZ THE WORK IS DONE. CALL FOR FEATURE SHEET.
MLS PIN #30456442
Dec 29, 2000
Sold
$240,000
$163/sq ft
Dec 15, 2000
Listing Removed
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Oct 25, 2000
Listed
$249,900
$170/sq ft
CHARMING DUTCH COLONIAL IN DESIRABLE BIRCH MEADOW AREA. HWD FLRS IN LIV RM AND DIN RM. HEATED SUNROOM WITH FRENCH DOORS TO LIV RM AND DIN RM. EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE BACK YARD.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,741 (+1.2%)
$488,300 + $279,100
$767,400
2024
$8,640 (+3.2%)
$469,100 + $268,100
$737,200
2023
$8,370 (+3.9%)
$423,000 + $241,800
$664,800
2022
$8,055 (+2.5%)
$384,500 + $219,800
$604,300
2021
$7,862 (+4.0%)
$368,400 + $200,900
$569,300
2020
$7,558 (+2.9%)
$350,600 + $191,200
$541,800
2019
$7,344 (+8.8%)
$334,000 + $182,100
$516,100
2018
$6,751 (+2.8%)
$315,000 + $171,700
$486,700
2017
$6,570 (+11.2%)
$297,100 + $171,200
$468,300
2016
$5,906 (+6.7%)
$266,200 + $141,100
$407,300
2015
$5,533 (+3.2%)
$246,000 + $130,400
$376,400
2014
$5,361 (+15.5%)
$237,700 + $126,000
$363,700
2013
$4,642 (+1.7%)
$226,100 + $84,600
$310,700
2012
$4,565 (+6.0%)
$238,000 + $84,600
$322,600
2011
$4,307
$238,000 + $74,100
$312,100
2010
$4,307 (−2.9%)
$238,000 + $74,100
$312,100
2009
$4,437
$273,600 + $62,300
$335,900
Tax history for 82 Forest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,741 (+1.2%)
$488,300 + $279,100
$767,400
2024
$8,640 (+3.2%)
$469,100 + $268,100
$737,200
2023
$8,370 (+3.9%)
$423,000 + $241,800
$664,800
2022
$8,055 (+2.5%)
$384,500 + $219,800
$604,300
2021
$7,862 (+4.0%)
$368,400 + $200,900
$569,300
2020
$7,558 (+2.9%)
$350,600 + $191,200
$541,800
2019
$7,344 (+8.8%)
$334,000 + $182,100
$516,100
2018
$6,751 (+2.8%)
$315,000 + $171,700
$486,700
2017
$6,570 (+11.2%)
$297,100 + $171,200
$468,300
2016
$5,906 (+6.7%)
$266,200 + $141,100
$407,300
2015
$5,533 (+3.2%)
$246,000 + $130,400
$376,400
2014
$5,361 (+15.5%)
$237,700 + $126,000
$363,700
2013
$4,642 (+1.7%)
$226,100 + $84,600
$310,700
2012
$4,565 (+6.0%)
$238,000 + $84,600
$322,600
2011
$4,307
$238,000 + $74,100
$312,100
2010
$4,307 (−2.9%)
$238,000 + $74,100
$312,100
2009
$4,437
$273,600 + $62,300
$335,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,475
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736348
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: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main or Grove to Forest.
UnparsedAddress: 82 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,475
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736348
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather
Reading, MA • 01867
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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.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$799,000 – $967,000
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