Beautiful 3 bedroom Colonial with farmer's porch. Features open concept living/dining/family room with beautiful hardwood floors, new roof, central ac, updated eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and maple cabinets, finished basement for use as office/playroom, 2 car garage, plentiful parking, and large backyard great for entertaining. Easy access to 128, shopping, restuarants and parks. SELLER TO PAY UP TO $3000 FOR CLOSING COSTS WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by James Picone• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Salem
Bought with Dave DiGregorio• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
FANTASTIC COLONIAL W/GLEAMING HW FLOORS, FORMAL LIVING ROOM W/FP, SUN-DRENCHED FAMILY RM. BEAUTIFUL UPDATED KITCHEN WITH MAPLE CABINETS, CENTER ISLAND, NEWER APPLIANCES. SUNNY 3 BRS & BATH ON 2ND FLR. GREAT LL WITH 1/2 BATH, LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS
MLS PIN #30150372
Jul 31, 1997
Sold
$165,000
$107/sq ft
Jul 11, 1997
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 1997
Listed
$169,900
$110/sq ft
SUNNY AND SPACIOUS NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. 2 CAR GARAGE, BASEMENT HAS A ROOM AND HALF BATH. LAND AREA INCLUDES 2 PARCELS.
MLS PIN #30050699
Sep 29, 1995
Sold
$162,500
$106/sq ft
Jun 4, 1995
Listed
$169,900
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,689 (+4.3%)
$366,300 + $308,800
$675,100
2024
$7,370 (+4.2%)
$359,100 + $269,700
$628,800
2023
$7,072 (+5.1%)
$320,300 + $241,400
$561,700
2022
$6,728 (+6.6%)
$287,300 + $217,400
$504,700
2021
$6,311 (+3.3%)
$249,500 + $207,500
$457,000
2020
$6,110 (+2.9%)
$239,000 + $199,000
$438,000
2019
$5,937 (+4.5%)
$227,500 + $189,700
$417,200
2018
$5,681 (+5.2%)
$223,300 + $186,300
$409,600
2017
$5,402 (+4.4%)
$209,700 + $175,300
$385,000
2016
$5,172 (+3.5%)
$207,500 + $149,200
$356,700
2015
$4,998 (+4.6%)
$197,600 + $142,400
$340,000
2014
$4,777 (−10.7%)
$188,200 + $135,900
$324,100
2013
$5,347 (+2.6%)
$198,300 + $159,600
$357,900
2012
$5,211 (+17.3%)
$208,700 + $159,600
$368,300
2011
$4,444
$208,700 + $113,300
$322,000
2010
$4,444 (−1.5%)
$208,700 + $113,300
$322,000
2009
$4,510
$264,700 + $76,700
$341,400
Tax history for 849 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,689 (+4.3%)
$366,300 + $308,800
$675,100
2024
$7,370 (+4.2%)
$359,100 + $269,700
$628,800
2023
$7,072 (+5.1%)
$320,300 + $241,400
$561,700
2022
$6,728 (+6.6%)
$287,300 + $217,400
$504,700
2021
$6,311 (+3.3%)
$249,500 + $207,500
$457,000
2020
$6,110 (+2.9%)
$239,000 + $199,000
$438,000
2019
$5,937 (+4.5%)
$227,500 + $189,700
$417,200
2018
$5,681 (+5.2%)
$223,300 + $186,300
$409,600
2017
$5,402 (+4.4%)
$209,700 + $175,300
$385,000
2016
$5,172 (+3.5%)
$207,500 + $149,200
$356,700
2015
$4,998 (+4.6%)
$197,600 + $142,400
$340,000
2014
$4,777 (−10.7%)
$188,200 + $135,900
$324,100
2013
$5,347 (+2.6%)
$198,300 + $159,600
$357,900
2012
$5,211 (+17.3%)
$208,700 + $159,600
$368,300
2011
$4,444
$208,700 + $113,300
$322,000
2010
$4,444 (−1.5%)
$208,700 + $113,300
$322,000
2009
$4,510
$264,700 + $76,700
$341,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,099
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
735623
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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: 8
Parking Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,539
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,335.54
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rte. 28,Main St.
UnparsedAddress: 849 Main St., Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,099
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735623
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 • 0.7mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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, 15 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$780,000 – $944,000
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