COLONIAL IN GREAT CONDITION. SPACIOUS ROOMS WITH HIGH CEILINGS. 2 BUILT-IN CHINA CABINETS. CUSTOM MADE GAZEBO & SHED. LARGE PRIVATE YARD WITH PERENNIALS. MANY UPDATES. WASHER/DRYER/REFRIGERATOR STAY. NOT A DRIVE BY!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,148 (−0.9%)
$395,300 + $320,100
$715,400
2024
$8,222 (+4.3%)
$387,600 + $313,900
$701,500
2023
$7,884 (+5.2%)
$345,700 + $280,500
$626,200
2022
$7,494 (+8.5%)
$310,100 + $252,100
$562,200
2021
$6,906 (+3.3%)
$269,300 + $230,800
$500,100
2020
$6,685 (+3.0%)
$258,000 + $221,200
$479,200
2019
$6,492 (+4.5%)
$245,500 + $210,700
$456,200
2018
$6,212 (+5.2%)
$241,000 + $206,900
$447,900
2017
$5,904 (+2.1%)
$226,300 + $194,500
$420,800
2016
$5,781 (+5.2%)
$225,500 + $173,200
$398,700
2015
$5,495 (+3.7%)
$211,300 + $162,500
$373,800
2014
$5,299 (+7.3%)
$203,100 + $156,400
$359,500
2013
$4,938 (+2.2%)
$210,100 + $120,400
$330,500
2012
$4,834 (+2.2%)
$221,200 + $120,400
$341,600
2011
$4,728
$221,200 + $121,400
$342,600
2010
$4,728 (−1.5%)
$221,200 + $121,400
$342,600
2009
$4,801
$268,800 + $94,600
$363,400
Tax history for 85 Salem St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,148 (−0.9%)
$395,300 + $320,100
$715,400
2024
$8,222 (+4.3%)
$387,600 + $313,900
$701,500
2023
$7,884 (+5.2%)
$345,700 + $280,500
$626,200
2022
$7,494 (+8.5%)
$310,100 + $252,100
$562,200
2021
$6,906 (+3.3%)
$269,300 + $230,800
$500,100
2020
$6,685 (+3.0%)
$258,000 + $221,200
$479,200
2019
$6,492 (+4.5%)
$245,500 + $210,700
$456,200
2018
$6,212 (+5.2%)
$241,000 + $206,900
$447,900
2017
$5,904 (+2.1%)
$226,300 + $194,500
$420,800
2016
$5,781 (+5.2%)
$225,500 + $173,200
$398,700
2015
$5,495 (+3.7%)
$211,300 + $162,500
$373,800
2014
$5,299 (+7.3%)
$203,100 + $156,400
$359,500
2013
$4,938 (+2.2%)
$210,100 + $120,400
$330,500
2012
$4,834 (+2.2%)
$221,200 + $120,400
$341,600
2011
$4,728
$221,200 + $121,400
$342,600
2010
$4,728 (−1.5%)
$221,200 + $121,400
$342,600
2009
$4,801
$268,800 + $94,600
$363,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,558
Year built
1897
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
734008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: BLUE
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,606.72
Tax Year: 2003
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 85 Salem Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,558
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 734008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Swing Set & Hutch In Kitchen
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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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.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$792,000 – $959,000
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