856 Main St

2,191 Sq. Ft.
$383 / Sq. Ft.
2,191
Sq. Ft.
$383
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Character, Condition and Location all wrapped into one lovely package! Currently used as two separate living areas, this often admired home is 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...Character, Condition and Location all wrapped into one lovely package! Currently used as two separate living areas, this often admired home is 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 large 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. Showings begin friday may 1st.
  1. Listed by Mary Ann Quinn Group • Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Property Details for 856 Main Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial, Farmhouse
Style
Colonial, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/30/2026 02:37 PM

Property Details for 856 Main Street

StatusNew
MLS #73510384
Days on Market1
Taxes$6,759 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1860
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 856 Main Street

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

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$4,793 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,229

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
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • 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
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
  • 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, Particle Board, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Sun Room, Kitchen, Entry Hall, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Sloped
  • 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, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 136.111111111
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.666666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.666666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 107.916666666
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 8.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.333333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.826388888
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.583333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.416666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 62.416666666
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.916666666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.875
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.5
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.083333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 535.916666666
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Length: 59.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.083333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 237.5
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.833333333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 187.361111111
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 11.833333333
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 15.833333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 178.763888888
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Laminate,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Kitchen Length: 10.166666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.583333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 229.784722222
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.916666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.583333333
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 and listing agent make no representations or warranties. Buyer and buyers agent to use their due diligence. 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. New hot water heater
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
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 99.00
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 856 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73510388

$839,900
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73510384

$839,900
Feb 3, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73471813

$899,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73510388

$839,900
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73510384

$839,900
02/03/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73471813

$899,900

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 single family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. 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 single family home built in 1860.

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