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!
Pending
$719,900
159 Howard St, Reading, MA 01867
3beds
1,228sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$758,000 Zestimate®
$586/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mantled fireplaceReplacement windowsCorner lotBeautiful yardStunning built-insAttractive curb appealMaintenance free siding
- 17 days
- 369
- 23
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rick Nazzaro 781-290-7425,
Colonial Manor Realty 781-944-6300
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73575390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 138.84
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 15.6
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Closet - Double
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Crown Molding, Vestibule
- Level: First
- Area: 293.76
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.6
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,228
- Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,228
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 731734
- Zoning: Res.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: West Side
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $586/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $789,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,650
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$758,000
$720,000 - $796,000
$3,148/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Pending sale | $719,900$586/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73575390 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2026 | Contingent | $719,900$586/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73575390 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $719,900+213%$586/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73575390 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2013 | Sold | $230,000$187/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,519 +1.2% | $747,900 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $8,421 +3.2% | $718,500 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $8,156 +3.9% | $647,800 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,850 +2% | $588,900 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $7,698 +4% | $557,400 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $7,400 +2.9% | $530,500 +5% |
| 2019 | $7,190 +8.8% | $505,300 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,609 +4.8% | $476,500 +6% |
| 2017 | $6,306 +9.3% | $449,500 +13% |
| 2016 | $5,768 +3.6% | $397,800 +5% |
| 2015 | $5,568 +7.2% | $378,800 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $5,193 +8.6% | $352,300 +10.1% |
| 2013 | $4,781 +1.7% | $320,000 -3.7% |
| 2012 | $4,702 +2.4% | $332,300 -0.2% |
| 2011 | $4,593 -1.5% | $332,800 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $4,661 +5.2% | $339,000 -7.5% |
| 2006 | $4,429 +1.7% | $366,600 +5.8% |
| 2005 | $4,357 +8.8% | $346,600 +5.9% |
| 2004 | $4,004 +18.9% | $327,400 +11.7% |
| 2003 | $3,368 +9.4% | $293,100 +28.6% |
| 2001 | $3,079 +5.2% | $227,900 +15.1% |
| 2000 | $2,928 +6.4% | $198,000 +16% |
| 1999 | $2,753 | $170,700 |
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Neighborhood: 01867
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: See Super
- Middle: Coolidge Middle
- High: Rmhs
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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