896 Main St

2,273 Sq. Ft.
$549 / Sq. Ft.
2,273
Sq. Ft.
$549
per Sq. Ft.

Description

OPEN HOUSE 4/27 1-3PM Step in and you will never want to leave the perfect balance of modern design and luxuriant warmth at this show-stopping bespoke restoration! Every thoughtful detail will enchant you throughout all 10 rooms featuring gorgeous wide paneled solid oak flooring EVERYWHERE,coffered 8 & 1/2 foot ceilings,front & back oak staircases,custom woodwork and built ins, beautiful tile, quartz & natural stone appointments, abundant recessed and designer lighting and many more special custom...OPEN HOUSE 4/27 1-3PM Step in and you will never want to leave the perfect balance of modern design and luxuriant warmth at this show-stopping bespoke restoration! Every thoughtful detail will enchant you throughout all 10 rooms featuring gorgeous wide paneled solid oak flooring EVERYWHERE,coffered 8 & 1/2 foot ceilings,front & back oak staircases,custom woodwork and built ins, beautiful tile, quartz & natural stone appointments, abundant recessed and designer lighting and many more special custom details set this home apart from the others. Enjoy the large and beautiful kitchen placed at the rear of home with sliders onto a large and private paver patio,4 spacious bedrooms including a dreamy primary en-suite and an additional 1& 1/2 gorgeous baths. The inviting front entry has the mudroom everyone wants and a conveniently placed home office. Perfectly situated on a rare 1/2 acre plus lot in the center of EVERYTHING! All NEW MECHANICS!
  1. Listed by Chrisanne Connolly • Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Property Details for 896 Main Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 06/06/2025 03:04 PM

Property Details for 896 Main Street

StatusSold
MLS #73364925
Days on Market3
Taxes$8,521 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1915
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Chrisanne Connolly

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Thomas Hevey

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Building Information for 896 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF

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$6,767 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,057

Property Taxes

$710

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 896 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2273.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Birchmeadow
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior 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: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Mud Room, Office, Sitting Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Decorative Lighting, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 370.388888
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.833333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 134.583333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.166666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.5
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.277777
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.166666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 16187.5
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.583333
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 1110.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 26.736111
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Lighting - Overhead,Pocket Door
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.833333
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.583333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 52.9375
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.25
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 10.083333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 153.777777
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 10.666666
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.416666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 370.388888
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 18.833333
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.75
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.5
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 71.152777
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Length: 9.083333
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 7.833333
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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:027.000000399.0,735881
  • Assessments: $748,100
  • Book: 83265
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 100.00
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 896 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73364925

$1,248,000—
Apr 28, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73364925

—
Apr 28, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73364925

—
Apr 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73364925

$1,040,000—
Sep 20, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541339075

$570,000—
Sep 20, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73266183

$570,000—
Jul 23, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73266183

—
Jul 23, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73266183

—
Jul 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73266183

$559,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73364925

$1,248,000
04/28/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73364925

—
04/28/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73364925

—
04/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73364925

$1,040,000
09/20/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541339075

$570,000
09/20/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73266183

$570,000
07/23/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73266183

—
07/23/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73266183

—
07/17/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73266183

$559,000

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Public Records for 896 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$424,500Additions$323,600Total$748,100
Tax Record2025$8,521 ($710 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,020 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,020 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt690 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1950ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:027.0-0000-0399.0

Schools near 896 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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Listing Courtesy of Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Chrisanne Connolly

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