Looking for a home in close proximity to the town center and commuter rail? Then this darling colonial is the home for you!. From the moment you enter this light-filled home, you will soak in the impeccably maintained 3 unique tin ceilings in the living room, dining room & 3rd bedroom. As you make your way through the living room with its stunning piano window, you'll find the dining room which features a beautiful built-in china cabinet. The kitchen includes hardwood floors, recessed lighting & granite countertops. From there, you can either make your way out to the newly built, large deck or to the flexible third bedroom/office space. The kitchen also has an attached unheated room - perfect to be either a mudroom or future 1/2 bath & laundry room or as is - an attached shed for your yard maintenance tools. Upstairs is the spacious primary bedroom, a second bedroom, & full bath. The backyard offers plenty of space for activities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
4,566 sq ftLot Size
$687Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Anne Spry• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Opportunity knocks! This turn-of-the-century colonial sits in the heart of downtown Reading - just a short walk to dining, shopping, entertainment, and the commuter rail to Boston! Easy drive to 95/93. Set back from the street, enter into this warm home bursting with character, from the wide plank pine floors to the ornate tin ceilings. Living room, dining room and updated kitchen space flows nicely toward the fully fenced backyard, which is the perfect amount of space for entertaining or gardening. Flexible first floor bedroom can be used as an office. Make your way upstairs where there's two generous sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. This home is just right for first time home buyers and busy working professionals. Location and price can't be beat!
MLS PIN #71973494
Apr 29, 2016
Sold
$300,000
$309/sq ft
Mar 20, 2016
Pending
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Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$299,900
$309/sq ft
+13
Single family living in the heart of Downtown Reading! Super close to the Reading commuter rail with a 15 minute ride to North Station in Boston ~ downtown Reading offers restaurants, bars, bakery, butcher, dog boutique, liquor stores and more! Adorable 3 bedroom Colonial with a fenced in yard and parking for 4 cars! Conveniently located within minutes to Routes 93 and 95 ~ this home has a great open floor plan while still maintaining the charm and character of old school craftsmanship. First floor has wide pine flooring, original tin ceilings (gorgeous!) and upgraded kitchen open to the dining room. The floor plan can be adapted to suit your lifestyle as the 1st floor bedroom could certainly be a home/office. This house is also zoned Business and can also be used for a variety of home based business' or as an office.
MLS PIN #70023839
Jul 9, 2004
Sold
$264,900
$273/sq ft
Jun 8, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 2004
Listed
$279,900
$288/sq ft
MLS PIN #30151528
May 15, 1997
Sold
$132,500
$136/sq ft
Apr 12, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 1997
Listed
$134,900
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,395 (+1.1%)
$322,800 + $150,900
$473,700
2024
$5,334 (+3.3%)
$310,100 + $145,000
$455,100
2023
$5,166 (+3.9%)
$279,600 + $130,700
$410,300
2022
$4,973 (+1.0%)
$254,200 + $118,900
$373,100
2021
$4,923 (−10.2%)
$240,200 + $116,300
$356,500
2020
$5,484 (−0.4%)
$258,300 + $134,800
$393,100
2019
$5,506 (+12.0%)
$258,900 + $128,000
$386,900
2018
$4,916 (+4.5%)
$237,100 + $117,300
$354,400
2017
$4,704 (+7.0%)
$229,100 + $106,200
$335,300
2016
$4,396 (+3.6%)
$197,200 + $106,000
$303,200
2015
$4,244 (+4.7%)
$187,800 + $100,900
$288,700
2014
$4,054 (+0.4%)
$178,900 + $96,100
$275,000
2013
$4,037 (+1.7%)
$196,200 + $74,000
$270,200
2012
$3,969 (+2.4%)
$206,500 + $74,000
$280,500
2011
$3,875
$206,500 + $74,300
$280,800
2010
$3,875 (+15.8%)
$206,500 + $74,300
$280,800
2009
$3,345
$207,600 + $45,600
$253,200
Tax history for 83 Ash St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,395 (+1.1%)
$322,800 + $150,900
$473,700
2024
$5,334 (+3.3%)
$310,100 + $145,000
$455,100
2023
$5,166 (+3.9%)
$279,600 + $130,700
$410,300
2022
$4,973 (+1.0%)
$254,200 + $118,900
$373,100
2021
$4,923 (−10.2%)
$240,200 + $116,300
$356,500
2020
$5,484 (−0.4%)
$258,300 + $134,800
$393,100
2019
$5,506 (+12.0%)
$258,900 + $128,000
$386,900
2018
$4,916 (+4.5%)
$237,100 + $117,300
$354,400
2017
$4,704 (+7.0%)
$229,100 + $106,200
$335,300
2016
$4,396 (+3.6%)
$197,200 + $106,000
$303,200
2015
$4,244 (+4.7%)
$187,800 + $100,900
$288,700
2014
$4,054 (+0.4%)
$178,900 + $96,100
$275,000
2013
$4,037 (+1.7%)
$196,200 + $74,000
$270,200
2012
$3,969 (+2.4%)
$206,500 + $74,000
$280,500
2011
$3,875
$206,500 + $74,300
$280,800
2010
$3,875 (+15.8%)
$206,500 + $74,300
$280,800
2009
$3,345
$207,600 + $45,600
$253,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.