249 Forest St, Unit A

600 Sq. Ft.
$39 / Sq. Ft.
600
Sq. Ft.
$39
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fantastic Philadelphia-style two-story residence in wing of a beautifully restored historic home complemented by tiered gardens and lush foliage. Located conveniently between Route 28/Main St and Routes 129 + 93, it features a comfortable living room, galley kitchen, sparkling 3/4 bathroom, and 2nd floor primary bedroom, and 2nd room for a home office and/or walk-in closet. Sunlight flows in through triple-wide living room windows overlooking private backyard and colorful perennial gardens. Entry...Fantastic Philadelphia-style two-story residence in wing of a beautifully restored historic home complemented by tiered gardens and lush foliage. Located conveniently between Route 28/Main St and Routes 129 + 93, it features a comfortable living room, galley kitchen, sparkling 3/4 bathroom, and 2nd floor primary bedroom, and 2nd room for a home office and/or walk-in closet. Sunlight flows in through triple-wide living room windows overlooking private backyard and colorful perennial gardens. Entry to unit via side porch offers outdoor seating plus off-street parking for up to two vehicles, short walks to Birch Meadow recreation area and Burbank YMCA. If you're looking for easy access to major highways or a short drive to commuter rail and bus stop in downtown area, this is the one for you! NO Smoking - all forms! Available for 8/31-possibly sooner -after painting is completed.
  1. Listed by Holly Welch • Churchill Properties

Property Details for 249 Forest Street, Unit A

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Style
Garden
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 07/11/2026 06:08 AM

Property Details for 249 Forest Street, Unit A

StatusNew
MLS #73546852
Days on Market3
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date08/31/2026
Furnished-
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Apartment
Year Built1825
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Holly Welch
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Building Information for 249 Forest Street, Unit A

Building/Complex249 Forest StFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsNoYear Built1825Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,100 SF

Property Information for 249 Forest Street, Unit A

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 600.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • 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: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Garden Area, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Utilities
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 84.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood,Remodeled
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Low Flow Toilet,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 56.0
  • Kitchen Length: 8.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Interior photos from prior rental. One-Two window A/Cs available. Storage space w/ approval. Rent based on 2 - each add'l is $25/month for utilities.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 736247
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: A
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 08-31-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 249 Forest Street, Unit A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73546852

$1,950
Jul 26, 2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72847064

$1,550
Jul 8, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72847064

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73546852

$1,950
07/26/2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72847064

$1,550
07/08/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72847064

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Schools near 249 Forest Street, Unit A

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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Birch Meadow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Arthur W Coolidge 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.

249 Forest Street, Unit A is available for rent in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed on July 8, 2026 by Churchill Properties, it's currently listed at $1,950. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last rented on July 26, 2021. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Birch Meadow Elementary School, Arthur W Coolidge Middle School and Reading Memorial High School. 249 Forest Street, Unit A is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 600 sqft a property built in 1825.

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Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Holly Welch

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