50 Forest St

1,493 Sq. Ft.
$589 / Sq. Ft.
1,493
Sq. Ft.
$589
per Sq. Ft.

Description

In a popular Birch Meadow neighborhood, you'll love the ease of access to all schools... K-12. Just moments away from the YMCA, parks & all things recreational, this location is ideal for those who are active, yet crave convenience. On a beautiful lot, this immaculate home is ready to just move in & enjoy everyday living & comfortable entertaining. Inside is warm & inviting, where the unique & stunning center staircase is a focal point, while "perfect" HW fls, a painted brick FP, dramatic lighting...In a popular Birch Meadow neighborhood, you'll love the ease of access to all schools... K-12. Just moments away from the YMCA, parks & all things recreational, this location is ideal for those who are active, yet crave convenience. On a beautiful lot, this immaculate home is ready to just move in & enjoy everyday living & comfortable entertaining. Inside is warm & inviting, where the unique & stunning center staircase is a focal point, while "perfect" HW fls, a painted brick FP, dramatic lighting & a bay window all add to the character of the space. W/5 rms on the first level, along w/a full bath, versatility is offered, where you are able to create areas that are just right for YOU! The very appealing yet quaint kitchen leads to a relaxing screened porch, & then to the beautiful patio & yard. A huge & sumptuous primary bdrm, two additional bdrms & a NEW bath complete the 2nd fl. Come "hang-out," in the very "cool" LL where fun abounds! Complete w/garage, C/A & updates, it's ALL HERE!
  1. Listed by Rick Nazzaro • Colonial Manor Realty

Property Details for 50 Forest Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial, Garrison
Style
Colonial, Garrison
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/13/2026 03:34 AM

Property Details for 50 Forest Street

StatusNew
MLS #73476606
Days on Market1
Taxes$8,471 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1941
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro
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Building Information for 50 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,302 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,994 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,288

Property Taxes

$706

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 50 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 1493.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • 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: Birch Meadow
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge Middle
  • Neighborhood: Birch Meadow Location
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Den, Home Office, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, 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: 220.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 90.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 90.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 182.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 80.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • 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: LL playroom has Epoxy floor. Updated ANDERSON Windows. FP has electric insert/wood burning IF removed. C/A is via 3 mini=splits.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 736412
  • Assessments: $743,700
  • Book: 82486
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 50 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73476606

$879,900—
Feb 26, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72775127

$652,000—
Jan 19, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72775127

—
Jan 19, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72775127

—
Jan 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72775127

$549,000—
Dec 10, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72590218

$500,000—
Nov 12, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72590218

—
Nov 12, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72590218

—
Nov 8, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72590218

$469,900—
Jun 16, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89787078

$201,900—
Jun 16, 1995

Sold

MLS PIN #30037350

$201,900—
Apr 27, 1995

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30037350

—
Apr 27, 1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #30037350

—
Mar 29, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30037350

$204,900—
Aug 14, 1994

Expired

MLS PIN #11049382

$214,900—
May 16, 1994

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #11049382

$214,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73476606

$879,900
02/26/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72775127

$652,000
01/19/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72775127

—
01/19/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72775127

—
01/14/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72775127

$549,000
12/10/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72590218

$500,000
11/12/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72590218

—
11/12/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72590218

—
11/08/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72590218

$469,900
06/16/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89787078

$201,900
06/16/1995

Sold

MLS PIN #30037350

$201,900
04/27/1995

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30037350

—
04/27/1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #30037350

—
03/29/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30037350

$204,900
08/14/1994

Expired

MLS PIN #11049382

$214,900
05/16/1994

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #11049382

$214,900

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

Public Records for 50 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$483,100Additions$222,100Total$705,200
Tax Record2025$8,032 ($669 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,493 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,493 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt749 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,302 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1963ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:039.0-0000-0023.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 50 Forest 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
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

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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50 Forest Street is a single family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed for sale on February 12, 2026 by Colonial Manor Realty, it's currently listed at $879,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on February 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. 50 Forest Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,493 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro

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