896 Main St

2,020 Sq. Ft.
$282 / Sq. Ft.
2,020
Sq. Ft.
$282
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fantastic opportunity! Extensive renovations & rehab are in order for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! A very large lot consisting of 23,950 sq ft of land! Located moments to Reading schools! Main routes, town center, restaurants & commuter rail! This property is to be sold in “as is condition”. All contents that are left in the house are the responsibility of the buyer. Smoke certificate buyers/ buyers agent responsibility. The water and electricity have been turned off. Showings begin @ open house;...Fantastic opportunity! Extensive renovations & rehab are in order for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! A very large lot consisting of 23,950 sq ft of land! Located moments to Reading schools! Main routes, town center, restaurants & commuter rail! This property is to be sold in “as is condition”. All contents that are left in the house are the responsibility of the buyer. Smoke certificate buyers/ buyers agent responsibility. The water and electricity have been turned off. Showings begin @ open house; Sunday, 7/21 11-1
  1. Listed by Jodie Zinna • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Property Details for 896 Main Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 09/21/2024 05:11 AM

Property Details for 896 Main Street

StatusSold
MLS #73266183
Days on Market20
Taxes$8,595 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1915
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley, Jodie Zinna

Sold By Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Chrisanne Connolly

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Building Information for 896 Main Street

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

Payment Calculator

$3,483 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,766

Property Taxes

$716

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, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 2020.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Killam
  • High School: Reading
  • Middle School: Rms
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Dirt Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Wood
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property to be sold in “as is condition.” Offers due Monday 7/22 @5pm please email in one PDF.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 735881
  • Assessments: $733,400
  • Book: 000
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

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 Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley, Jodie Zinna

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