This handsome gambrel colonial is freshly painted and ready for you to move right in! Perched on a 12,044 sq ft corner lot close to the schools, you'll find this classic 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home with many modern updates. Gleaming hardwood floors flow from the fireplaced living room into the dining room and spacious kitchen. It features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and many conveniences including filtered water. You'll love relaxing and entertaining in the sunny family room and the beautiful patio where stone walls and plantings provide privacy. There is a large, fenced side yard and even a two-car garage. The sellers have wonderfully maintained and updated the property over the last 20 years including replacing most of the windows, 2024 interior paint throughout, 2015 hot water tank, 2014 roof, 2006 kitchen remodel, and the oil tank is approximately 10 years old. Come tour this fantastic home in a prime Reading location! Submit offers by Monday, 9/30, at 1:00pm.
- MLS# 73294743
- Date Listed09/25/2024
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.28 acres (12,044 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1930
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,774 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $461.67
Interior Features
- Appliances Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood
- Cooling Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Baseboard, Oil
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.28
- Lot Size SQFT 12,044.00
- Lot Features Corner Lot
Directions
Corner of Forest St and Martin Rd
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $9,301
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.49 mi
Distance
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.49 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.49 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.49 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
2.68 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.14 mi
Distance
Woburn Street Elementary School
Public • 1 - 3
3.96 mi
Distance
Boutwell Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - KG
5.5 mi
Distance
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School
Public • PK - PK
5.6 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
5.76 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4
5.76 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.12 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 3
6.48 mi
Distance
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.49 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
1.95 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.6 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
4.96 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
5.04 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
5.21 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
5.21 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.45 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
5.5 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.5 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.49 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.16 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.45 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.12 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.21 mi
Distance
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public • 9 - 12
6.29 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.43 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.63 mi
Distance
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Public • 9 - 12
7.5 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
0.9 mi
Distance
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Private • UG - UG
2.72 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Total Assessments |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $793,600 |
| 2023 | $716,100 |
| 2022 | $651,600 |
| 2021 | $613,300 |
| 2020 | $583,900 |
| 2019 | $556,400 |
| 2018 | $524,900 |
| 2017 | $495,400 |
| 2016 | $434,400 |
| 2015 | $401,800 |
| 2014 | $388,300 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | Pending | $819,000.00 |
| 09/25/2024 | Active | $819,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 589 Pearl St | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 16, 2025 | $799,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $777,672 |
| 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 |
| 22 Linwood Avenue | 5 | 2 | Oct 07, 2025 | $799,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | - |
| 71 Red Gate Lane | 5 | 3 | Oct 17, 2025 | $1,332,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | - |
| 483 Franklin Street | 4 | 3 | Nov 19, 2025 | $1,539,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | - |
| 4 LEDGEWOOD Road | 2 | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 | $300,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | - |
| 389 Summer Avenue | 5 | 5 | Oct 15, 2025 | $1,699,000 | Nov 21, 2025 | - |
| 9 New Meadow Rd | 4 | 4 | Sep 24, 2025 | $1,399,900 | Nov 21, 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" |
18/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
34/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. 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: 30/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 213 Forest St
Source: Realty.com
213 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 is a Single Family 1,774 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 34 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $819,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 34 photos of 213 Forest St.
Our records indicate that 213 Forest St was built in 1930.
The full address for this home is 213 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867.
213 Forest St has been listed on Realty.com since Wed September 25, 2024
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 30/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 213 Forest St. Rise Preschool (Grades: PK - PK), Arthur W Coolidge Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Reading Memorial High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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