Welcome to 159 Elm Street, North Reading—an inviting, oversized 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch that beautifully blends modern updates with a warm, welcoming atmosphere! This thoughtfully designed home features bright, open spaces with hardwood floors and tasteful finishes throughout.At its heart is the sun-drenched, spacious family room and updated kitchen, combined into a stunning open area with cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a stone fireplace—perfect for gatherings and everyday living. The kitchen offers quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinetry, flowing seamlessly into the dining area, which also boasts its own cozy wood-burning fireplace.With convenient access to schools, parks, shopping, and major highways, this home combines tranquility with accessibility, all set on a rare, fully fenced 1.1-acre lot that offers privacy and ample outdoor space.Don’t miss out on this North Reading gem—**BEST & FINAL OFFERS DUE BY 3PM ON MONDAY NOV 4,2024**
Sold for $710,000
$710,000
159 Elm St, North Reading, MA 01864
3beds
1,590sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
1.1 Acres Lot
$746,700 Zestimate®
$447/sqft
$3,344 Estimated rent
Home value
$746,700
$694,000 - $806,000
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Listed by:
The Lucci Witte Team 978-733-8433,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 978-475-5100,
Mirian Baldeos 617-504-0871
Bought with:
Bryan Conant
Jill & Co. Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73306976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood
Features
- Center Hall
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,590
- Total interior livable area: 1,590 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Exterior features: Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.1 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: M:075.0 B:0000 L:0054.0,721505
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: North Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $447/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $583,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,713
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Sold | $710,000+9.4%$447/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73306976 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2024 | Pending sale | $649,000$408/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73306976 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000+27%$408/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73306976 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2019 | Sold | $511,000+4.3%$321/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $489,900+208.1%$308/sqft |
Source: Dooley and Mason Realty Group #72539931 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/1998 | Sold | $159,000+6%$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1996 | Sold | $150,000$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,930 +2.8% | $607,200 +4% |
| 2024 | $7,713 +7.2% | $583,900 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $7,195 +1% | $514,300 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $7,124 +4.2% | $474,900 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $6,840 +1% | $437,600 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $6,772 +2.4% | $434,100 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $6,612 +1.2% | $424,400 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $6,531 -1.9% | $399,700 -3.2% |
| 2017 | $6,658 +6.7% | $412,800 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $6,242 +4.2% | $380,400 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $5,988 +6.5% | $360,300 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $5,621 +0.8% | $342,100 -1.6% |
| 2013 | $5,576 +11.6% | $347,600 |
| 2012 | $4,998 +2.7% | $347,600 |
| 2011 | $4,866 -1.8% | $347,600 -5.5% |
| 2010 | $4,957 +11.8% | $368,000 0% |
| 2009 | $4,432 +1.8% | $368,100 -2.7% |
| 2008 | $4,353 0% | $378,500 -6% |
| 2007 | $4,355 +9.5% | $402,500 +7.8% |
| 2006 | $3,978 -7.7% | $373,500 -3.6% |
| 2005 | $4,309 +36.1% | $387,500 +43.2% |
| 2004 | $3,166 +6.5% | $270,600 +13.3% |
| 2002 | $2,974 -0.8% | $238,900 +23.1% |
| 2001 | $2,999 +11.7% | $194,000 +16.6% |
| 2000 | $2,686 +10.3% | $166,400 +13.4% |
| 1997 | $2,435 | $146,800 |
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Neighborhood: 01864
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10L D Batchelder SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10North Reading Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10North Reading High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: L D Batchelder
- Middle: North Reading
- High: North Reading
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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