159 Howard Street

Reading, MA
$ 719,900 Beds 3 Baths 1 Sq 1,228
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Located in one of towns most sought after WEST SIDE neighborhoods where more expensive homes are found, this much loved home by the same family since 1946 is sure to please those who seek an opportunity where adding your sweat equity will add tremendously to the value of your new home in this amazing location. The setting is eye catching...the corner lot and beautiful yard add to the overall attractive curb appeal, where the maintenance free siding, replacement windows, solid front stairs, and a beautiful patio enhanced by privacy fencing create the scene of what's to come inside...more character and charm. As soon as you enter the vestibule, you will notice the large living room adorned with a bounty of sun-splashed windows, HW floors, a mantled fireplace, a pretty staircase, and stunning built-ins. From there, you will find one of three bedrooms, that would also serve as a superb home office, a most inviting dining room, complete with a corner hutch, and a kitchen offering an opportunity to come and make it your own...with access to the amazing patio area. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a distinctive personality, and the full bath. Fresh cosmetics will go a LONG WAY here, while additional updates could go on the back burner, or on your immediate "to do" list. You can NEVER change WHERE a house is, but can change with ease WHAT it is. This canvas awaits your finishing artistic touches. Don't delay...this happens about once every 80 years!

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  • Price
  • $ 719,900
  • City
  • Reading
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • MIDDLESEX
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.17 Acres
  • Zip
  • 01867
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,228
  • Year Built
  • 1941
  • Taxes
  • $ 8650
  • Style
  • Colonial
  • MLS#
  • 73575390
Listed By: Rick Nazzaro with Colonial Manor Realty.
Data Source: Massachusetts MLS Property Info Network (MLSPIN)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Hot Water,Oil
Cooling None
Utilities for Electric Range,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup
Roof Shingle
Appliances Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Zoning Res.
Garage Spaces 1
Patio/Porch Features Patio
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Frame
Year Built 1941
Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2026
Parcel Number 731734
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,Public School,Sidewalks
County Middlesex
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage Yes
Subdivision Name West Side
Garage Y/N Yes
Waterview No
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Off of West Street,corner of Milton Road
High School Rmhs
City Reading
Disclosures Property sold in AS IS condition. Seller has never lived in the property. Public Record indicates two bedrooms. Marketed as a three bedroom with one on the first floor.All info provided as s a courte
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 7501
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School See Super
Property Attached Y/N No
Year Built Details Actual
Tax Annual Amount 8650
Home Warranty Y/N No
Middle/Junior High School Coolidge Middle
Building Area Units Square Feet
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Public Records
Tax Assessed Value 789200
Certified Treated Unknown

Interior Features

Basement Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor,Concrete,Unfinished
Flooring Tile,Vinyl,Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 1
Kitchen Level First
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N Yes
Window Features Insulated Windows
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 1228
Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Living Room Level First
LivingAreaSource Public Record
Kitchen Features Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access
Total Baths 1
Primary Bathroom Features No
Living Room Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Crown Molding,Vestibule
Bedroom 3 Features Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Closet - Double
Bedroom 2 Features Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
Dining Room Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
Kitchen Area 88
Kitchen Length 11
Kitchen Width 8
Primary on Main 121
Second Bedroom Length 11
Second Bedroom Width 11
Bedroom 3 Area 143
Bedroom 3 Length 13
Bedroom 3 Width 11
Dining Room Area 9.6
Dining Room Width 10
Living Room Area 293.76
Living Room Length 21.6
Living Room Width 13.6
Primary Bedroom Area 138.84
Primary Bedroom Features Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
Primary Bedroom Length 8.9
Primary Bedroom Width 15.6
Dining Room Level First
Dining Room Area 96
Bedroom 3 Level First
Second Bedroom Level Second
Bathroom 1 Level Second

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Patio,Rain Gutters
Parking Features Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Lot Features Corner Lot,Level
Water Source Public
Total Parking 3
Lot Size Area 0.17
Foundation Details Block,Stone
Spa No
Building Area Total 1228
Lot Size Acres 0.17
Road Surface Type Paved
Waterfront Y/N No
Covered Spaces 1
Road Frontage Type Public
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Worcester, MA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School See Super Elementary School
Middle School Coolidge Middle
High School Rmhs High School

Price History

9/10/2026 Listed $719,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 01867

Price
AVG $1.08M
$720K
Taxes
AVG $9,434
$8,650
Year Built
AVG 1958
1941
Visits
AVG 51
13
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159 Howard Street Reading, MA is a Single Family Home for sale at $719900 with 1228 sqft and a lot size of 0.17 Acres Acre(s). 159 Howard Street Reading has 3 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1941. The property's zip code is 01867 which is in Reading, MA

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