246 Walnut St

$899,000
Price
3
Beds
1,584 Sq. Ft.
$568 / Sq. Ft.
1,584
Sq. Ft.
$568
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Developer Alert – 2 Approved Buildable Lots in Prime Reading Location! While there is an existing single-family home on-site, the true value lies in the land. Builders & developers—capitalize on this rare opportunity in high-demand Reading. This offering includes two fully buildable lots with approved site plans and modification approvals for overhead utilities, berm, and a 16’ privacy fence: Lot 1: 27,895 sq. ft. and Lot 2: 20,058 sq. ft. Approved for a 4,500 sq. ft. home on each lot, with potential...Developer Alert – 2 Approved Buildable Lots in Prime Reading Location! While there is an existing single-family home on-site, the true value lies in the land. Builders & developers—capitalize on this rare opportunity in high-demand Reading. This offering includes two fully buildable lots with approved site plans and modification approvals for overhead utilities, berm, and a 16’ privacy fence: Lot 1: 27,895 sq. ft. and Lot 2: 20,058 sq. ft. Approved for a 4,500 sq. ft. home on each lot, with potential to build up to 5,500 sq. ft. including finished basement. All major approvals in place: Approved subdivision & site plans; Decision of Approvals & Order of Condition; Utility access (electric, public water/sewer at street). Exceptional location – Minutes to downtown Reading, commuter rail, and I-93. Documentation available upon request: Site plans, layouts, permits & building plans and more!
  1. Listed by Cheryl Pendenza • RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services

Property Details for 246 Walnut Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
20.00
Parking Spaces Total
20
LISTING UPDATED: 09/30/2025 03:08 AM

Property Details for 246 Walnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #73407978
Days on Market142
Taxes$8,899 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1961
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services, Cheryl Pendenza
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Building Information for 246 Walnut Street

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size2.02 AC / 87,991 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,184 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,442

Property Taxes

$742

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 246 Walnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1584.0
  • 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
Features
Interior Features
  • 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
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Taxes & assessment are for an existing single family (the true value lies in the land and subdivision plan). Lot markers are approximate. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD "AS IS". Buyer/Buyer Agent shall be responsible for all due diligence related to all zoning and/or potential uses for the lot.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:003.000000019.0,730138
  • Assessments: $781,300
  • Book: 80377
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 246 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73404109

$899,000
Sep 26, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73407978

$899,000
Jul 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73407978

$998,000
Jul 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73404109

$998,000
Dec 31, 2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72872736

$749,000
Jul 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72872736

$749,000
Nov 7, 2016

Expired

MLS PIN #72014072

$575,000
Nov 7, 2016

Expired

MLS PIN #72014067

$575,000
May 31, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72014072

$649,900
May 31, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72014067

$649,900
Dec 24, 2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71587648

$499,900
Sep 24, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71587648

$659,900
Sep 20, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105042558

$274,900
Sep 20, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30621186

$274,900
Jul 12, 2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30621186

Jul 12, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30621186

Jun 27, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30621186

$269,900
Jun 18, 2002

Expired

MLS PIN #30567671

$334,900
Dec 19, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30567671

$399,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73404109

$899,000
09/26/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73407978

$899,000
07/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73407978

$998,000
07/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73404109

$998,000
12/31/2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72872736

$749,000
07/28/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72872736

$749,000
11/07/2016

Expired

MLS PIN #72014072

$575,000
11/07/2016

Expired

MLS PIN #72014067

$575,000
05/31/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72014072

$649,900
05/31/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72014067

$649,900
12/24/2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71587648

$499,900
09/24/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71587648

$659,900
09/20/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105042558

$274,900
09/20/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30621186

$274,900
07/12/2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30621186

07/12/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30621186

06/27/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30621186

$269,900
06/18/2002

Expired

MLS PIN #30567671

$334,900
12/19/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30567671

$399,900

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

Public Records for 246 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$560,700Additions$220,600Total$781,300
Tax Record2025$8,899 ($742 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt832 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,991 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1970ZoningS20CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:003.0-0000-0019.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 246 Walnut 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
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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246 Walnut Street is a single family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed for sale on July 22, 2025 by RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 142 days and was last sold on September 20, 2002. 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. 246 Walnut Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,584 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services, Cheryl Pendenza

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