856 Main St, Reading, MA, 01867
About This Home
Character, Condition and Location all wrapped into one lovely package! Currently used as two separate living areas, this often admired home is on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The large yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Farmhouse
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Gas Cooktop
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
- Area: 40.875
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Area: 535.916666666
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 107.916666666
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143.826388888
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 62.416666666
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 237.5
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 187.361111111
Features
- Lighting - Overhead,Closet,Sun Room,Kitchen,Entry Hall,Bonus Room
- Door features: Insulated Doors
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile,Vinyl,Particle Board,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Hardwood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,191
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Baseboard,Hot Water,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump,3 or More
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,191
- Total interior livable area: 2,191 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Laminate, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 178.763888888
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 229.784722222
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 136.111111111
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 735192
- Zoning: S-15
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch,Patio,Rain Gutters,Storage,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 99.00
Lot
- Lot size: 0.62 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Sloped
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4