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$839,900 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,191 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.62 Acres
  • Updated 10 hours ago

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856 Main Street,Reading, MA 01867

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    856 Main Street,Reading, MA 01867
    856 Main StreetReadingMA01867
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Character, Condition and Location all wrapped into one lovely package! Currently used as two separate living areas, this often admired home is on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The large yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options. SHOWINGS BEGIN FRIDAY MAY 1ST.

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General

  • Price: $839,900
  • Taxes: $6,759 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • MLS ID: 73510384
  • Updated: Today (4/30/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: 4.50 x 9.08, First
  • Bathroom 2: 59.00 x 9.08, Second

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: 11.67 x 11.67, First
  • Bedroom 2: 8.75 x 12.33, First
  • Bedroom 3: 11.58 x 12.42, Second
  • Bedroom 4: 8.92 x 7.00, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 16.92 x 13.58, First
  • Family Room: 11.83 x 15.83, Second
  • Kitchen: 10.17 x 17.58, First
  • Dining Room: 15.00 x 15.83, First

Parking

  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
  • Basement: Yes
  • Square Feet: 2,191
  • Year Built: 1860

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.62

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,759
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Seller and listing agent make no representations or warranties. Buyer and buyers agent to use their due diligence. Roof Ëœ 18 Yrs old, windows Ëœ15 yrs old. Unit #1 Boiler Ëœ 6 years old, mini-splits Ëœ 2yrs old. Unit #2 boiler Ëœ18 yrs old, AC Ëœ 7yrs old. New hot water heater
  • Property ID: 735192

Listed by Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Mary Ann Quinn Group

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Schools serving 856 Main St

School District:Reading School District
NameGradesDistance
Birch Meadow Elementary School
27 A B Lord Dr, Reading, MA 01867
K-50.7 mi
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
89 Birch Meadow Drive, Reading, MA 01867
6-80.6 mi
Reading Memorial High School
62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA 01867
9-120.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 856 Main St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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4/30/2026
Listed
$839,900
104.11%
MLS
12/18/2013
Sold
$411,500
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Tax History for 856 Main St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,759
-1%
$769,000
2%
2024
$8,837
4%
$754,000
12%
2023
$8,469
5%
$672,700
11%
2022
$8,045
7%
$603,500
11%
2021
$7,514
3%
$544,100
4%
2020
$7,272
3%
$521,300
5%
2019
$7,061
5%
$496,200
2%
2018
$6,756
5%
$487,100
6%
2017
$6,419
1%
$457,500
5%
2016
$6,338
—
$437,100
1%
2015
$6,343
4%
$431,500
4%
2014
$6,113
—
$414,700
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856 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867 (MLS# 73510384) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 856 Main Street is currently listed for $839,900 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 856 Main Street? 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.

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