173 High St

Reading, MA 01867

$1,050,000
Price
5
Beds
2,296 Sq. Ft.
$457 / Sq. Ft.
2,296
Sq. Ft.
$457
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Opportunities like this are genuinely rare in Reading! This stately Victorian two-family blends timeless character with practical versatility. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows flooding every room with natural light, and classic architectural details set it apart from anything new construction can offer. Unit 1 features 3 beds, 2 baths, LR, eat-in kitchen, & an inviting screened porch + deck for outdoor enjoyment. Unit 2 offers 2 beds, 2 baths, an open LR, eat-in kitchen, private deck, & a spectacular...Opportunities like this are genuinely rare in Reading! This stately Victorian two-family blends timeless character with practical versatility. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows flooding every room with natural light, and classic architectural details set it apart from anything new construction can offer. Unit 1 features 3 beds, 2 baths, LR, eat-in kitchen, & an inviting screened porch + deck for outdoor enjoyment. Unit 2 offers 2 beds, 2 baths, an open LR, eat-in kitchen, private deck, & a spectacular loft space full of possibilities. Both units share fully fenced backyard, off-street parking, and basement w/ laundry, a workshop area, and generous storage for each unit. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to offset your mortgage w/ rental income or an investor seeking a character-rich asset, this property delivers on every front. Well maintained, and all of this just minutes from Reading's vibrant downtown, library, and the MBTA Commuter Rail, putting Boston within easy reach.

Property Details for 173 High Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/10/2026 09:00 AM

Property Details for 173 High Street

StatusNew
MLS #73533168
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$8,634 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 173 High Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,065 SF

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$5,952 per month

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Principal and Interest

$5,232

Property Taxes

$720

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Property Information for 173 High Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2296.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Check W/ Supt.
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Check W/ Supt.
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Storage, Laundry Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Lead Certification Available, Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Living Room, Kitchen, Loft
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Picture Window, Skylight(s), Stained Glass Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Unit Control, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See Seller's Statement of Property Condition. One set of W/D in basement left as gifts,and there is a hook-up for second set. Yard irrigation was flushed 13yrs ago and not used since. There is a gas line from the street into basement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:021.000000247.0,734291
  • Assessments: $758,000
  • Book: 45105
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 4
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 173 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73533168

$1,050,000—
May 2, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159336583

$538,700—
May 2, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70148671

$537,700—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73533168

$1,050,000
05/02/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159336583

$538,700
05/02/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70148671

$537,700

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

Public Records for 173 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$413,200Additions$344,800Total$758,000
Tax Record2025$8,634 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,296 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,100 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,065 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920Year Renovated1957ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:021.0-0000-0247.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 173 High Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Reading Memorial High School
Public - 9 to 12
Austin Preparatory School
Private - 6 to 12
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

Austin Preparatory School
Private6 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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More information about 173 High Street, Reading, MA 01867

173 High Street is a multi-family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. 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. 173 High Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 2,296 sqft multi-family home built in 1920.

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