856 Main St

$924,900
Price
4
Beds
2,191 Sq. Ft.
$422 / Sq. Ft.
2,191
Sq. Ft.
$422
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Often admired two-family home on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank...Often admired two-family home on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The expansive yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options.
  1. Listed by Mary Ann Quinn Group • Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Property Details for 856 Main Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 03:09 AM

Property Details for 856 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73454120
Days on Market39
Taxes$6,759 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1860
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Mary Ann Quinn Group
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Building Information for 856 Main Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,050 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,134 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,570

Property Taxes

$563

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 856 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 2191.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Call Supt.
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Call Supt.
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • 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: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Crown Molding, Upgraded Countertops, Laundry Room, Lead Certification Available, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Mudroom
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks), Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Sloped
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • 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: Heat Pump, Multi Units, Unit Control, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Seller or listing agent make no representations or warranties. Buyer and buyers agent to use their due diligence. Reading Town Hall is closed on Fridays. Roof ˜ 18 Yrs old,windows ˜15 yrs old. Unit #1 Boiler ˜ 6 years old,mini-splits ˜ 2yrs old. Unit #2 boiler ˜18 yrs old,AC ˜ 7yrs old.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 735192
  • Assessments: $769,000
  • Book: 63079
  • Lot: 34
  • Map: 28
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S-15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 99.00
  • Levels: 2
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Not Available
  • NOI: $.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 856 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73454120

$924,900
Dec 18, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #390789186

$411,500

-0.3% / yr

Dec 18, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71562528

$411,500
Nov 6, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71562528

Nov 6, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71562528

Jul 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71562528

$439,900
Nov 29, 2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70812998

$419,999
Aug 29, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70812998

$429,900
Jul 9, 2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70740889

$429,900
Apr 9, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70740889

$439,900
Nov 23, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70636519

$439,900
Aug 23, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70636519

$469,900
May 1, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119886655

$427,000
Apr 30, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30695225

$427,000
Mar 29, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30695225

Mar 5, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30695225

$429,900
Apr 17, 1996

Canceled

MLS PIN #30094355

$224,900
Mar 26, 1996

Canceled

MLS PIN #30094371

$224,900
Mar 16, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30094371

$224,900
Mar 16, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30094355

$224,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73454120

$924,900
12/18/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #390789186

$411,500

-0.3% / yr

12/18/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71562528

$411,500
11/06/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71562528

11/06/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71562528

07/30/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71562528

$439,900
11/29/2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70812998

$419,999
08/29/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70812998

$429,900
07/09/2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70740889

$429,900
04/09/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70740889

$439,900
11/23/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70636519

$439,900
08/23/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70636519

$469,900
05/01/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119886655

$427,000
04/30/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30695225

$427,000
03/29/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30695225

03/05/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30695225

$429,900
04/17/1996

Canceled

MLS PIN #30094355

$224,900
03/26/1996

Canceled

MLS PIN #30094371

$224,900
03/16/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30094371

$224,900
03/16/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30094355

$224,900

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

Public Records for 856 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$433,700Additions$335,300Total$769,000
Tax Record2025$8,759 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,191 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,191 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,076 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,051 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1860Year Renovated1955ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:028.0-0000-0034.0

Schools near 856 Main 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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856 Main Street is a multi-family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed for sale on November 12, 2025 by Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, it's currently listed at $924,900. It has been on the market for a total of 39 days and was last sold on December 18, 2013. 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. 856 Main Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,191 sqft multi-family home built in 1860.

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Listing Courtesy of Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Mary Ann Quinn Group

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