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Reading

The Town of Reading is a medium size community which lies at a transportation hub. With Interstate Route 93 along its western boundary and Interstate 95 along its southern and southeastern boundaries, not only Boston but the seashore, retail shopping malls and employment centers are easily accessible. This accessibility plus the New England character of the town make Reading an ideal residential area.


First settled in 1639, the town was incorporated in 1644. Under the guidance of a citizen volunteer committee, Reading is looking forward to celebrating its 350th anniversary in 1994. This committee is only one of many volunteer boards, committees and commissions that assist an elected board of selectmen and a representative town meeting in governing the town. The town manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the local government.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

27  

 

10th Grade Eng:

43  

 

8th Grade Math:

17  

 

8th Grade Eng:

25  

 

8th Grade Science:

34  

 

4th Grade Math:

62  

 

4th Grade Eng:

56  

 

Spending/Student:

$7,311

Average SAT scores:

1600

Student/Teacher Ratios:

14.7 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:23,129 Median Income in town: $99,080 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

2336

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 7.1 / 1,000
Violent: 0.3 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 85 / 34 / 3

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$410,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$422,750

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-3%

Avg single family tax bill:

$5,572

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

Reading (Haverhill Line)

Subway info:

subway

Bus lines:

136, 137

Miles to Boston:

15

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

20

Rail time to Boston:

30

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$369,900

A great house in a great town! 5 bedroom colonial with hardwoods throughout, 2 car attached garage, 2 full baths, and beautiful fenced yard with in ground pool. Kitchen has granite counters and slider to large deck overlooking pool. Dining room. Fireplaced living room with built-ins and view window. Newer windows and roof, refurbished gunite pool, and lots of living space. Come see for yourself!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$574,900

WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM HOME! This impressive, COMPLETELY RENOVATED VC Detailed Properties LLC home offers an exceptional OPEN CONCEPT that you will be the envy of! The new maple and GRANITE KITCHEN exude elegance with prep sink, island, and upgraded appliances which flow perfectly to the family room and yard. The FOUR LARGE BEDROOMS feature bamboo flooring and have windows abound allowing for lots of light. Relax in the serenity of the whirlpool tub in the master of your new home! COME BUY TODAY!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$319,000

Fantastic updated three bedroom Victorian style townhouse in great location. Close to town and transportation, this condo has newer cherry kitchen and baths with three floors of living. Parking for two cars in separate barn / garage. Enjoy low condo fees.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$399,000

This is what you have been waiting for! HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT! Well maintained Cape with first floor family room addition and full bath. Updated eat in kitchen with GRANITE and STAINLESS refrigerator and dishwasher. Beautiful dining room perfect for entertaining. Large deck off of both the kitchen and family room looks out onto flat private yard. There is a large screened in porch off the living room to enjoy those great summer evenings! Easy access to 95/93 and mins to Commuter Rail.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$539,900

Located in Reading's desirable West Side! This 7+ room Colonial offers a formal living room, dining room, fireplaced family room leading to a nice screened porch over looking a private back yard. Walking distance to elementary, middle schools and transportation. Large finished space in the lower level. 1 car atached garage, central air, great neighborhood!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$449,900

Curb appeal and charm describe this classic Cape, close to parks, schools, and center. This home features HW flooring throughout, updated kitchen and baths, generous sized bedrooms with plenty of head room & storage, heated LL playroom/family room, large 1st floor master bdrm with office nook, 3-season porch, oversized 1-car garage & private backyard. Improvements include new roof in 2009, irrigation system, landscaping, blue stone patio, 200 amp electrical service...the list goes on and on!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$384,900

Breathtaking sprawling 3/4 acre LEVEL-useable beautifully landscaped yard . Home has been renovated/updated from roof,windows, baths and stainless kitchen, to shiney hardwood floors , high velocity state of art UNICO central air system. Tasteful, youthful decor. Kitchen opens to DR making a comfy country kitchen. Rooms all cable ready with CAT5.-Walk to town, trains and grocery stores. A stones throw to major routes. The perfect home for the person who wants to unpack and relax  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$349,900

Lovely custom built hip roof Ranch style home on corner lot. Wonderful home to start out or downsize to. Spacious rooms include living room w/bow window & gorgeous stone fireplace, dining room with bay window for entertaining, sunny newer eat-in kitchen with double ovens & cooktop. Hardwood floors throughout, replacement windows & Central A/C. Basement with high ceiling and plumbing for bath offers potential for more living area. Free form gunite pool offers summer fun for years to come!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$344,900

MORE THAN YOU'D EXPECT from this lovely center entrance COLONIAL on cul de sac offering 4 CORNER BEDROOMS. Open floor plan flows beautifully for entertaining. Eat in kichen w/ newer appliances & ceramic tile floor. Bathroom updates incl tile. Finished lower level. Freshly painted throughout. Move right in. Approximate half acre lot w/ mature trees. Ample parking. Newer roof. Large deck overlooks well manicured yard. Easy access to shopping & major highways. Great neighborhood. Won't last!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$489,970

Your wait is over! Oversized 52ft modern 4 bed, 3 bath home on gorgeous side street abutting conservation land! Short walk to BIRCH MEADOW for K-12 schools,YMCA and year round recreation!!! Big modern kitchen & baths with GRANITE countertops. Great open floorplan, fresh wall colors & lighting, windows, whole house fan. All systems have been updated, new carpet in LL, garage, perennial gardens arbor,pool, deck & plenty of room for large family or guests, tucked away & private! Must see!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$300,000

10 unit sub-division but owner is keeping 2 units( 1997 embackment ranch approved for 2 units). The 8 detached units include three 40B or check out MLS#: 71310965 for Purchase Price of all units including the 1997 embackment ranch and plans, order of conditions, house plans, etc. docs loaded in MLS#: 71310965  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$649,500

Meticulously maintained would be an under statement. This thoughtfully planned out and tastefully enhanced home has 3200 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE and is situated on a beautiful cul de sac. LOADED WITH UPGRADES, see add'l feature sheet in MLS. Awesome stainless & granite kitchen, 1st fl family room w/gas fireplace, 1st fl laundry room, formal dining room, spacious bedrooms, master suite and versatile 30 x17 third floor. Professionally landscaped w/irrigation & attached garage. SUPERIOR QUALITY!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$379,900

Greenhouse Acres. 2 BR, 2 1/2 bath townhome with open floor plan. New kitchen, new carpet & freshly painted. Master suite with luxurious bath & laundry area.. Enjoy the private wooded views from your screen porch. Central air, central vac, security plus 2 car garage. Convenient location close to highways. Just move in and enjoy! .  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$399,000

Wow! Total makeover for this attractive English Tudor. New Plumbing, Heating, Central Air, Replacement windows.Great features outside and in, from the covered patio and level yard, to crown moldings and wonderful stone fireplace.Beautiful new kitchen w/ maple cabinets, stainless appliances, granite, open to dining room.Gleaming hardwood, new baths. Ceilings replaced and attic storage created off bedrooms. Newly expanded driveway with parking for three cars.Nothing to do except move in!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$354,900

Just unpack and move in to this newly updated lovely home conveniently located close to town center and commuter rail. Fabulous kitchen leads to great deck, new full bath on second floor, hardwood floors have been sanded and refinished. Newer windows, wiring, gas burner, hot water heater, roof and siding. Concrete and dirt floors in basement. Much love and attention have gone into the landscaping, front stairs and fence. A pleasure to show. A great townhouse alternative without the condo fees.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$169,000

OWN FOR LESS THAN RENTING!!! This TWO BEDROOM unit has just been professionally PAINTED and new CARPET installed by Village Carpet. Easy access for young and older, this unit is ready to show off your furnishings. There are laundry facilities right in the building and extra storage in the attic area. The bathroom and kitchen were updated about 14 years ago. The unit has one assigned parking space #69 and plenty of guest parking. Enjoy easy access to the highway and town happenings!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,049,900

Made for Entertaining! This Magnificent Home Features an Open Concept Kitchen that flows effortlessly Into the Large Great Room or Fireplaced 3 Season Porch and it is wired for music in every room!. The Master Bedroom boasts a Fireplace, Walk-In Closet, Tray Ceiling and Dressing Room. The Master Bath offers a Jacuzzi Tub, Steam Shower and a Second Walk-In Closet. Enjoy the Private 2.5 Acre Lot from the Mahogany Deck in a Quiet Cul-de-Sac Location. What more could you ask for?!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$769,000

Stunning Custom Built Cntr.Entrance Colonial on secluded Cul-De-Sac.Quaility and pride of ownership show in the attention to detail of this stylish comfortable home.Bridal Staircase Foyer,Four generous Bedrooms,one on the first floor, 3 full baths.Superior size Master includes full bath shower and jaccuzzi, W.I. closet,French doors to romantic Juliette balcony overlooking private well landscaped lot.The 23'x24' family room off the oversized kitchen is perfect for entertaining! Hurry!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$379,815

NOW OPEN READING WOODS- One level condo living. This corner, "Islebrook" style home features 1500+sf, 2BD/2 BA+ spacious separate den/study w/windows, eat-in granite kitchen, Dining, Large Master Suite w/ sep. shower & tub, W/I closet; washer & dryer, lots of crown & detailed molding Reading Woods is just off Exit 38B I-95 and Rt 28 and less than a mile from the I-95/I-93 interchange. The commuter rail is 2 miles South or 1.5 North for a 30 minute ride to Boston?s North Station. Open 10-5 Daily.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$669,900

Reading West Offers a Custom Built Contemporary Home with Fabulous Open Concept Floor Plan. Bright Eat-in Kitchen Features Granite Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances. Expansive Family Room has Fireplace & Direct Access to Oversized Deck Overlooking Beautifully Landscaped Back Yard. 2nd Floor Boasts 3 Ensuite Bedrooms Offering Great Living Spaces. Finished LL is Set up Perfect for An Pair or In-law. Other Amenities Include Cen AC, Cen Vac, 2nd Flr Laundry, Office, 2-car Garage & Much More.  






 

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