Tucked away in the Birch Meadow Park neighborhood of Reading, lies a beautiful Cape-style home with an updated kitchen and an expansive backyard perfect for entertaining. This quaint home balances charming period detailing like arched doorways and pristine hardwood flooring with modern updates like contemporary lighting and central air. The front-to-back living room which features a wood-burning fireplace is anchored by gorgeous custom built-ins and overlooks the beautiful backyard. French doors lead into a newly updated sunroom with exposed brick and plenty of windows. A bright and modern chef’s kitchen boasts new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and tile backsplash. The kitchen leads to the formal dining room and opens directly to the back deck. Two spacious bedrooms and two full baths complete this lovely home. Laundry and plenty of storage in the basement. Ideally located just minutes from major highways, shopping and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$608Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Denman Drapkin Group• Compass
Bought with The Keefe / Jadul Group• True North Realty
The inside of the home is in great shape with the refinished hardwood floors and newer vinyl windows. The siding is all aluminum and parts of the architectural roof in the back looks rough, but the rest looks fine. The backyard is very spacious and...
private, but this house is located off a main road.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Fall in LOVE with this Classic and Charming Cape Style Home complete with Central Air, Formal Dining Room, Large Front to Back Living Room with Fireplace and Built-Ins and Filled Tons with Period Details! Located in the Birch Meadow Park Neighborhood you will find Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Arched Doorways, a Front to Back Knotty Pine 3 Season Sun Room, an Eat-In Kitchen and a Fabulous Deck Overlooking a Large Expansive Yard just Perfect for Entertaining! There are 2 Full Baths and 2 Bedrooms and a 200 AMP Electrical Service. The Large 29 x 22 Basement with Laundry and Walk-Out to Yard Offers loads of storage and could be the perfect way to build equity while updating for additional finished space!
MLS PIN #71699886
Aug 21, 2014
Sold
$374,900
$306/sq ft
Jun 25, 2014
Price Changed
$374,900
$306/sq ft
Jun 25, 2014
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2014
Listed
$384,900
$314/sq ft
+19
Pride of ownership shows in this classic style Cape. Features include newly updated eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, which leads into formal dining room with gleaming hardwood floors; 24x13 fireplaced family room leads into a 3 season sunroom/playroom; 2 large bedrooms and 2 full updated baths; Central air, updated windows, huge oversized deck overlooking private back yard. Bonus full basement for storage and 200 amp electric! This Doll House is a perfect starter home! Location, Location, Location! After August 4th closing required.
MLS PIN #71396266
Aug 3, 2012
Sold
$329,000
$269/sq ft
Jun 19, 2012
Contingent
—
Jun 13, 2012
Listed
$329,000
$269/sq ft
MLS PIN #70731192
Jul 11, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 2008
Sold
$317,000
$259/sq ft
Jun 11, 2008
Contingent
—
May 12, 2008
Price Changed
$329,900
$270/sq ft
Apr 25, 2008
Price Changed
$335,000
$274/sq ft
Mar 24, 2008
Listed
$339,900
$278/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,605 (+2.0%)
$428,800 + $238,900
$667,700
2024
$7,454 (+6.9%)
$415,800 + $220,200
$636,000
2023
$6,975 (+1.8%)
$362,200 + $191,800
$554,000
2022
$6,849 (+3.4%)
$324,900 + $188,900
$513,800
2021
$6,625 (+1.0%)
$311,900 + $167,800
$479,700
2020
$6,557 (+2.9%)
$305,600 + $164,400
$470,000
2019
$6,371 (+9.9%)
$291,100 + $156,600
$447,700
2018
$5,799 (+3.4%)
$271,800 + $146,300
$418,100
2017
$5,608 (+2.7%)
$259,900 + $139,800
$399,700
2016
$5,461 (+6.7%)
$247,400 + $129,200
$376,600
2015
$5,116 (+3.2%)
$228,600 + $119,400
$348,000
2014
$4,957 (+6.9%)
$220,900 + $115,400
$336,300
2013
$4,639 (+1.9%)
$214,200 + $96,300
$310,500
2012
$4,553 (+3.3%)
$225,500 + $96,300
$321,800
2011
$4,409
$225,500 + $94,000
$319,500
2010
$4,409 (+0.2%)
$225,500 + $94,000
$319,500
2009
$4,400
$258,100 + $75,000
$333,100
Tax history for 89 Grove St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,605 (+2.0%)
$428,800 + $238,900
$667,700
2024
$7,454 (+6.9%)
$415,800 + $220,200
$636,000
2023
$6,975 (+1.8%)
$362,200 + $191,800
$554,000
2022
$6,849 (+3.4%)
$324,900 + $188,900
$513,800
2021
$6,625 (+1.0%)
$311,900 + $167,800
$479,700
2020
$6,557 (+2.9%)
$305,600 + $164,400
$470,000
2019
$6,371 (+9.9%)
$291,100 + $156,600
$447,700
2018
$5,799 (+3.4%)
$271,800 + $146,300
$418,100
2017
$5,608 (+2.7%)
$259,900 + $139,800
$399,700
2016
$5,461 (+6.7%)
$247,400 + $129,200
$376,600
2015
$5,116 (+3.2%)
$228,600 + $119,400
$348,000
2014
$4,957 (+6.9%)
$220,900 + $115,400
$336,300
2013
$4,639 (+1.9%)
$214,200 + $96,300
$310,500
2012
$4,553 (+3.3%)
$225,500 + $96,300
$321,800
2011
$4,409
$225,500 + $94,000
$319,500
2010
$4,409 (+0.2%)
$225,500 + $94,000
$319,500
2009
$4,400
$258,100 + $75,000
$333,100
*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
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736014
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: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,224
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,625
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lowell Street to Grove Street
UnparsedAddress: 89 Grove Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736014
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Staging Furniture
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 • 0.5mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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
6 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$707,000 – $856,000
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