Your Private Retreat in Reading’s Coveted West Side. Set on a private, estate-like lot of over an acre, this exceptional colonial blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The expansive kitchen is a chef’s dream, with custom cabinetry, double ovens and sinks, generous workspaces, and a cozy fireplace with built-ins opening to the sunroom and garden. Enjoy easy flow to the formal dining room, fireplaced living room, and inviting den/office--perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. Upstairs offers four spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with private bath and dressing room, plus a guest bath with double sinks. The lower level features a bright open playroom anchored by another fireplace. A welcoming farmer’s porch overlooks lush gardens, while a mudroom with laundry and bath, and an attached two-car garage, complete this beautifully maintained home offering space, privacy, and classic New England grace.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Susan Gormady Group• Classified Realty Group
EXQUISITE SETTING SURROUNDS THIS CUSTOM COL (CANNOT BE SEEN FROM STREET). GREAT ENTERTAINMENT FLOORPLAN. 1ST FLR OFC COULD BE BR, WALK-IN ATTIC OFFERS EXPANSION POT. LOTS OF CLOSETS. VEG & PERENNIAL GARDENS. SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,970 (+1.2%)
$610,000 + $528,700
$1,138,700
2024
$12,822 (+3.2%)
$586,100 + $507,900
$1,094,000
2023
$12,419 (+3.9%)
$528,400 + $458,000
$986,400
2022
$11,954 (+1.1%)
$480,400 + $416,400
$896,800
2021
$11,826 (+4.0%)
$460,600 + $395,700
$856,300
2020
$11,368 (+2.9%)
$438,300 + $376,600
$814,900
2019
$11,045 (+8.8%)
$417,500 + $358,700
$776,200
2018
$10,154 (+4.2%)
$393,800 + $338,300
$732,100
2017
$9,748 (+2.1%)
$371,500 + $323,300
$694,800
2016
$9,545 (+6.7%)
$372,100 + $286,200
$658,300
2015
$8,942 (+3.2%)
$343,800 + $264,500
$608,300
2014
$8,666 (−11.4%)
$332,300 + $255,600
$587,900
2013
$9,777 (+3.0%)
$315,700 + $338,700
$654,400
2012
$9,495 (+2.5%)
$332,300 + $338,700
$671,000
2011
$9,260
$332,300 + $338,700
$671,000
2010
$9,260 (+2.8%)
$332,300 + $338,700
$671,000
2009
$9,007
$381,100 + $300,700
$681,800
Tax history for 89 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,970 (+1.2%)
$610,000 + $528,700
$1,138,700
2024
$12,822 (+3.2%)
$586,100 + $507,900
$1,094,000
2023
$12,419 (+3.9%)
$528,400 + $458,000
$986,400
2022
$11,954 (+1.1%)
$480,400 + $416,400
$896,800
2021
$11,826 (+4.0%)
$460,600 + $395,700
$856,300
2020
$11,368 (+2.9%)
$438,300 + $376,600
$814,900
2019
$11,045 (+8.8%)
$417,500 + $358,700
$776,200
2018
$10,154 (+4.2%)
$393,800 + $338,300
$732,100
2017
$9,748 (+2.1%)
$371,500 + $323,300
$694,800
2016
$9,545 (+6.7%)
$372,100 + $286,200
$658,300
2015
$8,942 (+3.2%)
$343,800 + $264,500
$608,300
2014
$8,666 (−11.4%)
$332,300 + $255,600
$587,900
2013
$9,777 (+3.0%)
$315,700 + $338,700
$654,400
2012
$9,495 (+2.5%)
$332,300 + $338,700
$671,000
2011
$9,260
$332,300 + $338,700
$671,000
2010
$9,260 (+2.8%)
$332,300 + $338,700
$671,000
2009
$9,007
$381,100 + $300,700
$681,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.12 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
3,246
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731132
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street