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Reading 01867
149 Forest St
$679,900
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149 Forest St

Reading, MA 01867
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,372 Ft²
$4,054
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Nestled in the Birch Meadow area - this petite size Colonial is seeking a new owner!!  Fireplace living room with a large picture window allowing in the afternoon sunlight.   Dining room has sliders leading to a screened in porch - overlooking the fenced in back yard with a shed.  Great size kitchen with stainless appliances.  Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with hardwood under the carpeting and a full bath.  Full basement with laundry hook up.  Title V is in the process of being obtained!  This house provides you with very close proximity to the YMCA and all the wonderful attributes of the Birch Meadow neighborhood.  Convenient to Routes 28/129/93/95 and approximately 1.5 miles to the commuter rail in to Boston.  Quick close is possible!  Be in for the summer!
Unit Size
1,372 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.23 acres
Price per sqft
$496
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$715
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1971

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #73255581)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Dec 17, 2025 Sold
Sold
Nov 19, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Nov 13, 2025 Listed by Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors $750,000
Listed by Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
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.
Jul 29, 2024 Sold
Sold
Jun 25, 2024 In contract -
In contract
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Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1971
  • Effective Year Built: 1971
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 672
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,149
  • Total Building Area: 1,372
  • Gross Building Area: 2,530
  • Building Area: 1,372
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,372
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000233
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Reading School District
  • School Tax School District: READING SD
  • Census Tract: 334300

Zoning

  • Zoning: S15

Geography

  • Account Number: 1540000000
  • Parcel: READ M:033.0-0000-0190.0
  • Municipality: READING
  • Latitude: 42.5396
  • Longitude: -71.1133

    Address

  • Full Address: 149 Forest St
  • Address - House Number: 149
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Reading
  • Carrier Code: C013
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1632
  • Zip Code: 01867

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $858,400

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1645
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 79
  • Final Value: 782,233
  • High Value: 910,928
  • Low Value: 653,538

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $732,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $463,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $268,900

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 30, 1989
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 149 Forest Street built and last sold?
The property at 149 Forest Street was built in 1971 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $185,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 149 Forest Street is $754,864.
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