Active
3 beds1,228 sqft
159 Howard St, Reading, MA 01867
Est: $4,441/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$586/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located in one of towns most sought after WEST SIDE neighborhoods where more expensive homes are found, this much loved home by the same family since 1946 is sure to please those who seek an opportunity where adding your sweat equity will add tremendously to the value of your new home in this amazing location. The setting is eye catching...the corner lot and beautiful yard add to the overall attractive curb appeal, where the maintenance free siding, replacement windows, solid front stairs, and a...Located in one of towns most sought after WEST SIDE neighborhoods where more expensive homes are found, this much loved home by the same family since 1946 is sure to please those who seek an opportunity where adding your sweat equity will add tremendously to the value of your new home in this amazing location. The setting is eye catching...the corner lot and beautiful yard add to the overall attractive curb appeal, where the maintenance free siding, replacement windows, solid front stairs, and a beautiful patio enhanced by privacy fencing create the scene of what's to come inside...more character and charm. As soon as you enter the vestibule, you will notice the large living room adorned with a bounty of sun-splashed windows, HW floors, a mantled fireplace, a pretty staircase, and stunning built-ins. From there, you will find one of three bedrooms, that would also serve as a superb home office, a most inviting dining room, complete with a corner hutch, and a kitchen offering an opportunity to come and make it your own...with access to the amazing patio area. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a distinctive personality, and the full bath. Fresh cosmetics will go a LONG WAY here, while additional updates could go on the back burner, or on your immediate "to do" list. You can NEVER change WHERE a house is, but can change with ease WHAT it is. This canvas awaits your finishing artistic touches. Don't delay...this happens about once every 80 years!
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  • Listed by: Rick Nazzaro • Colonial Manor Realty
Last updated: 09/15/2026 10:14 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73575390

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Property Information for 159 Howard Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,650 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,501 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 1228.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: See Super
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge Middle
  • Neighborhood: West Side
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 138.84
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 8.9
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.6
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 96.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 9.6
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 88.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 293.76
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Crown Molding,Vestibule
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.6
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.6
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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
  • Disclosures: Property sold in AS IS condition. Seller has never lived in the property. Public Record indicates two bedrooms. Marketed as a three bedroom with one on the first floor.All info provided as s a courtesy. Buyers and agents to verify independently.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 731734
  • Assessments: $789,200
  • Book: 1446
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 159 Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73575390

$719,900
Dec 13, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #387278386

$230,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73575390

$719,900
12/13/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #387278386

$230,000

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

Public Records for 159 Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$472,500Additions$275,400Total$747,900
Tax Record2025$8,519 ($710 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt760 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,501 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1958ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:010.0-0000-0072.0

Schools near 159 Howard 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
Private - 2 to 11
Rating
School
Distance
Alice M. Barrows 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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159 Howard Street is a single family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2026 by Colonial Manor Realty, it's currently listed at $719,900. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on December 13, 2013. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Alice M. Barrows Elementary School, Walter S Parker Middle School and Reading Memorial High School. 159 Howard Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,228 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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