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.
For sale
$749,000
11 Sweetser Ave, Reading, MA 01867
3beds
1,474sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
5,001 Square Feet Lot
$740,500 Zestimate®
$508/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Desirable open backyard
- 6 days
- 984
- 94
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexander Colarusso 617-960-7731,
Colarusso Realty 617-960-7731
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73581939
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 |
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Neighborhood: 01867
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Joshua Eaton
- Middle: Walter S. Parker
- High: Reading
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




