Bring this wonderful home back to its glory! Spacious colonial with an oversized farmers porch situated perfectly on a corner lot. Eat in kitchen with upgraded countertops, front to back living room, leading to enclosed porch, dedicated dining room, bedroom, full bath and office on the first floor. Large bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor. Full basement provides expansion potential with walkout to the back yard. Two car garage and mature plants add to the appeal. Home needs work and will not qualify for FHA or VA financing. Must be in MLS for a minimum of 10 days before offer review.
- MLS# 73285994
- Date Listed09/05/2024
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.35 acres (15,046 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1969
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,480 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $346.73
Interior Features
- Cooling Other
- Heating Baseboard, Oil
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.35
- Lot Size SQFT 15,046.00
- Lot Features Corner Lot
Directions
South to Walnut
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $10,561
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.92 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.07 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
3.08 mi
Distance
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.92 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
3.08 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.7 mi
Distance
Colonial Park Elementary School
Public • PK - 4
4.5 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
5.05 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
5.38 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
5.54 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4
5.54 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.77 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.13 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.07 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
2.06 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
3.07 mi
Distance
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
3.08 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.55 mi
Distance
Marshall Simonds Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
5.28 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.34 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
5.37 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.74 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.13 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
3.08 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.27 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.7 mi
Distance
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public • 9 - 12
4.5 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.43 mi
Distance
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Public • 9 - 12
5.49 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.74 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.01 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.46 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.63 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
2.21 mi
Distance
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Private • UG - UG
5.55 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
9.14 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Total Assessments |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $901,100 |
| 2023 | $812,400 |
| 2022 | $738,600 |
| 2021 | $708,100 |
| 2020 | $673,800 |
| 2019 | $641,800 |
| 2018 | $605,200 |
| 2017 | $571,000 |
| 2016 | $576,700 |
| 2015 | $532,900 |
| 2014 | $514,900 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2024 | Pending | $859,900.00 |
| 09/19/2024 | Contingent | $859,900.00 |
| 09/05/2024 | Active | $859,900.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Libby Ave | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 09, 2025 | $1,599,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,599,000 |
| 10 Temple St 1 | Listing | 3 | 4 | Oct 09, 2025 | $1,299,000 | Feb 15, 2023 | $1,125,000 |
| 36 Bay State Road | Listing | 3 | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 | $649,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $662,773 |
| 62 High Street Lot 11 | 4 | 3 | Oct 24, 2025 | $1,650,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 62 High Street Lot 10 | 4 | 3 | Nov 21, 2025 | $1,650,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 71 Red Gate Lane | 5 | 3 | Oct 17, 2025 | $1,332,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 389 Summer Avenue | 5 | 5 | Oct 15, 2025 | $1,699,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 34 Torre St | 4 | 4 | Oct 09, 2025 | $1,474,900 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 108 South Street | 4 | 3 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1,499,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 877 Main Street | 3 | 2 | Oct 24, 2025 | $1,040,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,424 | 26,944 | 1,645,166 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,658 | 2,707 | 2,012 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.8 | 41.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $130,527 | $130,125 | $107,759 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $57,630 | $58,018 | $55,878 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 124 | 111 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 15.7°F | 15.7°F | 15.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.5°F | 82.5°F | 82.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.31" | 48.31" | 46.95" | 38" |
53/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
36/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 13/100, Bike Score: 36/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 81 Walnut St
Source: Realty.com
81 Walnut St, Reading, MA 01867 is a Single Family 2,480 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 30 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $859,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 30 photos of 81 Walnut St.
Our records indicate that 81 Walnut St was built in 1969.
The full address for this home is 81 Walnut St, Reading, MA 01867.
81 Walnut St has been listed on Realty.com since Thu September 05, 2024
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 13/100, Bike Score: 36/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 81 Walnut St. Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School (Grades: PK - PK), Walter S Parker Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Reading Memorial High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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