149 Forest St., Reading, MA 01867 - Photo 1

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$750,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,372 Sq. Ft.
0.23 Acres
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Charming Colonial style home in Reading's desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood! Step into the spacious living room and enjoy an abundance of natural light pouring through the picture window. Eat- in kitchen offers room for additional storage or prep space to be added. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout were just refinished. Screened in porch off of the dining room is the perfect place to unwind. Upstairs find three generously sized bedrooms. Recent updates from 2024 include conversion to public sewer, 3 mini splits added to the second floor, attic insulation, an upgraded electric panel, new kitchen light fixtures, a radon mitigation system, new thermostats and fresh paint throughout in 2025. The backyard is fully fenced in and home to many mature annuals like bergamot, hydrangeas, lily of the valley and more! All this in a terrific location-- 5 min. drive to Reading commuter rail, 0.1 mi. to Birch Meadow Elementary School and 0.4 mi to Coolidge Middle School.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 149 Forest St

General

Sold For: $750,000
Taxes: $8,683 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73454762
Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Off Street, Paved

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 1,372
Year Built: 1971

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.23

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $8,683.74
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Seller has not used fireplace. Some photos have been virtually staged. Remote control blind in living room may not be working.
Property ID: 736818

Listed by Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors, Elizabeth Bain
Sold by The Minuteman Realty Group, Brendan Lee

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Schools

Schools serving 149 Forest St

School District:Reading School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Birch Meadow Elementary School 27 A B Lord Dr, Reading, MA 01867	K-5	0.1 mi
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School 89 Birch Meadow Drive, Reading, MA 01867	6-8	0.2 mi
Reading Memorial High School 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA 01867	9-12	0.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 149 Forest St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/17/2025

Sold

$750,000

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MLS

11/13/2025

Listed

$750,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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149 Forest St., Reading, MA 01867 (MLS# 73454762) is a Single Family property that was sold at $750,000 on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 149 Forest St.? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

149 Forest St Reading, MA 01867