2 beds1,006 sqft$596/sqft
147 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
Est: $3,560/moGet pre-approved

Description

Welcome to this charming Reading home offering the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience! Set back from Main Street, this move-in-ready home is a fantastic condo alternative with a private backyard, two-car garage with loft storage, and bright indoor spaces. The living room features a fireplace, crown molding, and recessed lighting. The fully applianced kitchen offers a generous dining area, butcher block counter tops and breakfast bar. Both bedrooms feature hardwood flooring, with...Welcome to this charming Reading home offering the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience! Set back from Main Street, this move-in-ready home is a fantastic condo alternative with a private backyard, two-car garage with loft storage, and bright indoor spaces. The living room features a fireplace, crown molding, and recessed lighting. The fully applianced kitchen offers a generous dining area, butcher block counter tops and breakfast bar. Both bedrooms feature hardwood flooring, with the main bedroom boasting a walk-in closet. A three-season porch adds valuable extra living space. Enjoy summer days in the above-ground pool with a new 2026 liner and pump, composite deck, fire pit, and outdoor movie screen. Additional highlights include a full basement, convenient mudroom, Burnham heating system, newer hot water tank (2020), and energy-saving insulation added following a 2023 Mass Save audit. Ideally located near Route 95, downtown Reading and Wakefield, restaurants, shopping, and commuter rail to Boston. A wonderful opportunity under $600,000!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/17/2026 03:05 AM

  1. Listed by Ali Ludwig • Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack

Property Details for 147 Main Street

Status
MLS #
73563626
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$6,134 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

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Building Information for 147 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,315 SF

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$3,560 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,049

Property Taxes

$511

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 147 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 1006.0
  • Color: cream
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Reading Memorial High
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Mud Room, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Pool - Above Ground, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Above Ground, Storage Shed, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 81.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 90.0
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 9.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0007 B:0000 L:0122.0,730560
  • Assessments: $559,700
  • Book: 72765
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: BUSA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 147 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73563626

$599,900
Jun 28, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72471872

$399,900
Apr 21, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72471872

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73563626

$599,900
06/28/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72471872

$399,900
04/21/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72471872

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 147 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$310,700Additions$218,700Total$529,400
Tax Record2025$6,030 ($502 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,006 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,006 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt440 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,315 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1960ZoningBUSACountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:007.0-0000-0122.0

Schools near 147 Main Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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147 Main Street is a single family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed for sale on August 13, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack, it's currently listed at $599,900. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on June 28, 2019. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Joshua Eaton Elementary School, Walter S Parker Middle School and Reading Memorial High School. 147 Main Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,006 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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