For sale

$749,000

11 Sweetser Ave, Reading, MA 01867

3beds

1,474sqft

$5,147/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1916

5,001 Square Feet Lot

$740,500 Zestimate^®

$508/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Desirable open backyard

Welcome to 11 Sweetser Ave ideally located in a desirable downtown Reading. Available for the first time in 37 years, this charming 3-bedroom, 1½-bath Colonial offers a rare opportunity to own a home in one of Reading’s most convenient locations. Enjoy being just steps from downtown Reading and the commuter rail, with Washington Park just feet away. The home features a desirable open backyard, a rare find for such a convenient downtown location, providing excellent space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. With its combination of location, accessibility, and outdoor space, this property offers tremendous potential for a variety of buyers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to make this long-loved Reading home your own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,474
Total interior livable area: 1,474 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,474
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Uncovered spaces: 3

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Porch

Lot

Size: 5,001 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:0016 B:0000 L:0251.0,732804
Zoning: S15

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1916

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Subdivision: Washington Park/Downtown

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $508/sqft
Tax assessed value: $727,800
Annual tax amount: $7,977
Date on market: 9/24/2026
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Belongings

Estimated market value

$740,500

$703,000 - $778,000

$3,599/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/23/2026	Listed for sale	$749,000+368.1%$508/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73581939 Report a problem
3/1/1989	Sold	$160,000$109/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,672 -1.1%	$673,600 +1.7%
2024	$7,760 -1.2%	$662,100 +6.1%
2023	$7,855 +3.2%	$623,900 +9.3%
2022	$7,609 +7.1%	$570,800 +10.9%
2021	$7,105 +2.3%	$514,500 +3.3%
2020	$6,947 +4.6%	$498,000 +6.7%
2019	$6,643 +7.8%	$466,800 +5%
2018	$6,164 +5.9%	$444,400 +7.1%
2017	$5,821 +22.5%	$414,900 +26.6%
2016	$4,753 +3.6%	$327,800 +5%
2015	$4,589 +4.7%	$312,200 +5%
2014	$4,382 -0.4%	$297,300 +0.9%
2013	$4,401 +2%	$294,600 -3.4%
2012	$4,314 +2.3%	$304,900 -0.2%
2011	$4,215 +2.3%	$305,400 +1.9%
2010	$4,122 +5.4%	$299,800 -7.4%
2006	$3,909 +1.7%	$323,600 +5.9%
2005	$3,843 +15.3%	$305,700 +12.2%
2004	$3,333 +18%	$272,500 +10.9%
2003	$2,824 +10.3%	$245,800 +29.7%
2001	$2,560 +2.6%	$189,500 +12.3%
2000	$2,495 +4.9%	$168,700 +14.5%
1999	$2,378	$147,400