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17 Elm St
$749,900
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17 Elm St

North Reading, MA 01864
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,801 Ft²
$4,538
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Steeped in history and overflowing with character, this extraordinary 1740 Saltbox offers a rare opportunity to restore one of North Reading's timeless treasures. Rich in original architectural details, the home showcases wide pine floors, grand period fireplaces, paneled walls, custom built-ins, and the craftsmanship that defines early New England homes. Featuring five bedrooms and zoned as a two-family residence, the flexible layout presents endless possibilities for restoration, multi-generational living, investment, or creating a truly one-of-a-kind estate. Set on a lush lot with mature gardens, sprawling green space, and classic stone walls, the property offers a picturesque setting just moments from downtown North Reading with convenient access to Route 62 and Route 128. Ample off-street parking for up to 10 vehicles completes this remarkable offering. Bring your vision and breathe new life into a piece of North Reading history.
Unit Size
3,801 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.97 acres
Price per sqft
$197
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$855
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
-

Listed By

Kevin Fruh
Fruh Realty, LLC

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Last updated: 18 days ago (MLSPIN #73557164)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 14, 2026 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Sep 30, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Sep 8, 2026 Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty $749,900
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Steeped in history and overflowing with character, this extraordinary 1740 Saltbox offers a rare opportunity to restore one of North Reading's timeless treasures. Rich in original architectural details, the home showcases wide pine floors, grand period fireplaces, paneled walls, custom built-ins, and the craftsmanship that defines early New England homes. Featuring five bedrooms and zoned as a two-family residence, the flexible layout presents endless possibilities for restoration, multi-generational living, investment, or creating a truly one-of-a-kind estate. Set on a lush lot with mature gardens, sprawling green space, and classic stone walls, the property offers a picturesque setting just moments from downtown North Reading with convenient access to Route 62 and Route 128. Ample off-street parking for up to 10 vehicles completes this remarkable offering. Bring your vision and breathe new life into a piece of North Reading history.
Jul 30, 2026 Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty $799,900
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Sitting Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Mud Room
Flooring Type: Wood
Laundry Features: First Floor
Rooms: 16
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces: 6
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 3801
Architectural Style: Saltbox
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1740
Building Area Total: 3801
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Frame
Lot Features: Cleared
Lot Size Area: 0.97
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.97
Lot Size Square Feet: 42253
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $785,900
Tax Annual Amount: $10,264
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Baseboard, Oil
Sewer : Private Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 15
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 2
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 2
  • Basement Area: 510
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 42,253
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 0
  • Total Building Area: 3,022
  • Building Area: 3,022
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,022
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000970
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1101
  • County Land Use Code: 104

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: North Reading School District
  • School Tax School District: NO READING SD
  • Census Tract: 330101

Zoning

  • Zoning: RA

Geography

  • District: 213
  • Parcel: NREA M:085.0 B:0000 L:0020.0
  • Lot: 20.0
  • Municipality: NORTH READING
  • Latitude: 42.5741
  • Longitude: -71.033

    Address

  • Full Address: 17 Elm St
  • Address - House Number: 17
  • Address - Street Name: Elm
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: North Reading
  • Carrier Code: C004
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2908
  • Zip Code: 01864

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,084,100

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1266
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 85
  • Final Value: 951,086
  • High Value: 1,071,508
  • Low Value: 830,665

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $820,700
  • Assessed Land Value: $381,800
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $438,900
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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When was property at 17 Elm Street built and last sold?
The property at 17 Elm Street was built in and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 17 Elm Street is $757,399.
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