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Reading 01867
486 Franklin Street
$640,000
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486 Franklin Street

Reading, MA 01867
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,344 Ft²
$3,837
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Here is your chance to live in Reading! for under 700K!!  Views of Meadow Brook Golf Course from this cozy Single Family Bungalow that sits on a long deep 3/4 acre lot which gives plenty of expansion possibilities.  Modernized updates include most walls with newly installed shiplap, new flooring, electric fireplace living room and primary bedroom upstairs. Welcoming front porch entry. Home features open kitchen area w/ dining area with high ceilings, a side deck off of kitchens side entrance with built in benches and two driveways. 1 bed down 2 up & can be versatile on use for main primary.   Easy access to 93, close to shopping, restaurants and highways. Opportunity knocks to buy in Reading in a fantastic area near golf course with loads of potential to expand. Priced & Sold "AS IS".
Unit Size
1,344 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.77 acres
Price per sqft
$480
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$670
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #73193460)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 29, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jul 29, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jul 18, 2025 Price Decreased $669,000
↓ $20K (2.9%)
Price Decreased
Jun 25, 2025 Listed by Conway - Dorchester $689,000
Listed by Conway - Dorchester
*New closets just added to BRs!* Set on a generous ¾-acre lot, this updated 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home offers room to grow! A full bath on each level allows flexibility for a 1st or 2nd floor primary suite. Enjoy modern comforts including a new quartz & stainless kitchen with breakfast bar, a stylish new tile bath with soaker tub, fresh flooring, and electric fireplaces. A walk-in closet so large it can double as a home office space. The inviting front porch welcomes you in, while the deck with built-in benches is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Two separate driveways provide parking for 5–6 cars. In addition to the brand new kitchen and full bath, recent upgrades include; new front entry door w/ keyless lock, front & side entry Ring™ Outdoor Cams, 2024 water heater, new washer & dryer, and new steel bulkhead entry. All this just minutes to I-93, local shops, restaurants, and Reading’s top-rated schools. ** A move-in ready home with expansion potential—don’t miss this one! **
May 30, 2024 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 1955
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 16
  • 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: 744
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33,363
  • Total Building Area: 1,344
  • Gross Building Area: 2,464
  • Building Area: 1,344
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,344
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000766
  • 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: S20

Geography

  • Account Number: 1530000000
  • Parcel: READ M:038.0-0000-0099.0
  • Municipality: READING
  • Latitude: 42.544
  • Longitude: -71.1211

    Address

  • Full Address: 486 Franklin St
  • Address - House Number: 486
  • Address - Street Name: Franklin
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Reading
  • Carrier Code: C031
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1223
  • Zip Code: 01867

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $853,600
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2023

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.0773
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 94
  • Final Value: 659,822
  • High Value: 710,887
  • Low Value: 608,758

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $728,300
  • Assessed Land Value: $496,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $232,100

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 23, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 23, 2022
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 129432
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 01, 1996
  • Previous Sale Amount: $81,100
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 486 Franklin Street built and last sold?
The property at 486 Franklin Street was built in 1900 and last sold on Aug 23, 2022 for $560,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 486 Franklin Street is $668,375.
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