257 High St

$1,099,900
Price
4
Beds
2,883 Sq. Ft.
$382 / Sq. Ft.
2,883
Sq. Ft.
$382
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built to impress in the 20's, when grandeur & quality were demanded, this stately CE col sits majestically behind a stone wall high off the road, where its presence is admired by all who pass. Inside is as stunning, where endless charm & character enhance every rm. From gleaming HW fls & elegant crown moldings, to multiple sets of French drs, a grand foyer & a dramatic staircase w/a cozy built-in window seat, it's everything that is often sought, but is rarely found. The center hall is flanked by...Built to impress in the 20's, when grandeur & quality were demanded, this stately CE col sits majestically behind a stone wall high off the road, where its presence is admired by all who pass. Inside is as stunning, where endless charm & character enhance every rm. From gleaming HW fls & elegant crown moldings, to multiple sets of French drs, a grand foyer & a dramatic staircase w/a cozy built-in window seat, it's everything that is often sought, but is rarely found. The center hall is flanked by a gorgeous LR to the left, where an oversized mantled FP & a French dr leading to a covered porch steal the show. To the right, an inviting & sumptuous DR beckons those who love to entertain. The dream kitchen w/its warm finishes is well designed for maximum function & is sure to be the heartbeat of this home. The primary suite is glamourous & offers a walk-in closet & spa-bath. The third level provides a HUGE rm that can serve as a fourth bdrm, home office, playrm, or theatre. A true beauty!
  1. Listed by Rick Nazzaro • Colonial Manor Realty

Property Details for 257 High Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
12

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Property Details for 257 High Street

StatusNew
MLS #73464630
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$10,615 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1929
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 257 High Street

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,627 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,320 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,435

Property Taxes

$885

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 257 High Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship
  • Living Area: 2883.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: See Super
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Parker Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Window Seat, Den, Foyer, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 219.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.6
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 157.76
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.6
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.6
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 134.56
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.6
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.6
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 477.3
  • Bedroom4 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 37.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.9
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 68.8
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.6
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 76.54
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.9
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.6
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 175.2
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.6
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 330.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 350.4
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.6
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: 1 gar. has opener. 4th bdrm on third floor. Home significantly updated in 2001. Neighbor contracted to install new fence on right side when weather permits. Exterior would benefit from minor carpentry & paint. Kit TV stays. Neither sellers nor LB make any representations or warranties.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 734348
  • Assessments: $932,000
  • Book: 000
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 257 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73464630

$1,099,900—
Jul 5, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89784622

$315,000—
Jun 30, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30481504

$315,000—
Mar 8, 2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30481504

—
Mar 8, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30481504

—
Feb 26, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30481504

$319,900—
Sep 30, 2000

Expired

MLS PIN #30423556

$339,900—
Sep 30, 2000

Expired

MLS PIN #30423553

$339,900—
Jun 24, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30423556

$339,900—
Jun 24, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30423553

$339,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73464630

$1,099,900
07/05/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89784622

$315,000
06/30/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30481504

$315,000
03/08/2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30481504

—
03/08/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30481504

—
02/26/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30481504

$319,900
09/30/2000

Expired

MLS PIN #30423556

$339,900
09/30/2000

Expired

MLS PIN #30423553

$339,900
06/24/2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30423556

$339,900
06/24/2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30423553

$339,900

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

Public Records for 257 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$431,300Additions$500,700Total$932,000
Tax Record2025$10,615 ($885 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,883 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,883 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,156 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,627 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1962ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:026.0-0000-0021.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 257 High 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 - 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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257 High Street is a single 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. 257 High Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,883 sqft single family home built in 1929.

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Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro

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