OPEN HOUSE 4/27 1-3PM Step in and you will never want to leave the perfect balance of modern design and luxuriant warmth at this show-stopping bespoke restoration! Every thoughtful detail will enchant you throughout all 10 rooms featuring gorgeous wide paneled solid oak flooring EVERYWHERE,coffered 8 & 1/2 foot ceilings,front & back oak staircases,custom woodwork and built ins, beautiful tile, quartz & natural stone appointments, abundant recessed and designer lighting and many more special custom details set this home apart from the others.Enjoy the large and beautiful kitchen placed at the rear of home with sliders onto a large and private paver patio,4 spacious bedrooms including a dreamy primary en-suite and an additional 1& 1/2 gorgeous baths.The inviting front entry has the mudroom everyone wants and a conveniently placed home office.Perfectly situated on a rare 1/2 acre plus lot in the center of EVERYTHING! All NEW MECHANICS!
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$523Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Chrisanne Connolly• Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Bought with Thomas Hevey• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Fantastic opportunity! Extensive renovations & rehab are in order for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! A very large lot consisting of 23,950 sq ft of land! Located moments to Reading schools! Main routes, town center, restaurants & commuter rail! This property is to be sold in “as is condition”. All contents that are left in the house are the responsibility of the buyer. Smoke certificate buyers/ buyers agent responsibility. The water and electricity have been turned off. Showings begin @ open house; Sunday, 7/21 11-1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,521 (−0.9%)
$424,500 + $323,600
$748,100
2024
$8,595 (+4.4%)
$416,200 + $317,200
$733,400
2023
$8,236 (+5.3%)
$371,200 + $283,000
$654,200
2022
$7,821 (+8.4%)
$332,900 + $253,800
$586,700
2021
$7,214 (+3.3%)
$289,200 + $233,200
$522,400
2020
$6,981 (+3.0%)
$277,000 + $223,400
$500,400
2019
$6,779 (+4.5%)
$263,700 + $212,700
$476,400
2018
$6,484 (+5.3%)
$258,800 + $208,700
$467,500
2017
$6,159 (+6.5%)
$243,000 + $196,000
$439,000
2016
$5,784 (+3.6%)
$240,500 + $158,400
$398,900
2015
$5,583 (+4.7%)
$229,000 + $150,800
$379,800
2014
$5,333 (+9.2%)
$218,100 + $143,700
$361,800
2013
$4,884 (+1.9%)
$223,300 + $103,600
$326,900
2012
$4,791 (+2.2%)
$235,000 + $103,600
$338,600
2011
$4,686
$235,000 + $104,600
$339,600
2010
$4,686 (−7.3%)
$235,000 + $104,600
$339,600
2009
$5,055
$300,200 + $82,500
$382,700
Tax history for 896 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,521 (−0.9%)
$424,500 + $323,600
$748,100
2024
$8,595 (+4.4%)
$416,200 + $317,200
$733,400
2023
$8,236 (+5.3%)
$371,200 + $283,000
$654,200
2022
$7,821 (+8.4%)
$332,900 + $253,800
$586,700
2021
$7,214 (+3.3%)
$289,200 + $233,200
$522,400
2020
$6,981 (+3.0%)
$277,000 + $223,400
$500,400
2019
$6,779 (+4.5%)
$263,700 + $212,700
$476,400
2018
$6,484 (+5.3%)
$258,800 + $208,700
$467,500
2017
$6,159 (+6.5%)
$243,000 + $196,000
$439,000
2016
$5,784 (+3.6%)
$240,500 + $158,400
$398,900
2015
$5,583 (+4.7%)
$229,000 + $150,800
$379,800
2014
$5,333 (+9.2%)
$218,100 + $143,700
$361,800
2013
$4,884 (+1.9%)
$223,300 + $103,600
$326,900
2012
$4,791 (+2.2%)
$235,000 + $103,600
$338,600
2011
$4,686
$235,000 + $104,600
$339,600
2010
$4,686 (−7.3%)
$235,000 + $104,600
$339,600
2009
$5,055
$300,200 + $82,500
$382,700
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,020
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
735881
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: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 129 to Main Street
UnparsedAddress: 896 Main Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735881
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Historical weather
Reading, MA • 01867
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
$1.13M – $1.37M
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