Worth tromping through the snow to get to this one owner gem in a most desired location. Beautifully maintained yet offers the savvy buyer plenty of opportunity to build immediate equity. 60 yr old carpet JUST removed to reveal beautiful HW fls in this true center entrance colonial. A welcoming entry highlights a lovely staircase & leads you to a grand scale front to back fireplaced LR, a charming DR with a "blingy" chandelier, chair-rail & corner hutch. The kitchen, while clean & functional is an area you may wish to update, along with the 1 full & 2 half baths. The other 6 rooms in this home may only require fresh paint to be brought to todays style. This home sits on a GORGEOUS half acre lot in a fine neighborhood...where it will easily carry any improvements you wish to make. Some may choose to only paint, while others may extensively update or add on to create that dream colonial. Such opportunities are extremely rare, so come call it HOME & know you're making a wise INVESTMENT!
Sold for $985,000
$985,000
16 Briarwood Ave, Reading, MA 01867
4beds
1,785sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.46 Acres Lot
$982,000 Zestimate®
$552/sqft
$4,986 Estimated rent
Home value
$982,000
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Gorgeous half acre lotChair-rail and corner hutchWelcoming entryLovely staircase
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Listed by:
Rick Nazzaro 781-290-7425,
Colonial Manor Realty 781-944-6300
Bought with:
Deborah Colleran
Century 21 North East
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73472553
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 231.2
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 146
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 144.16
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 10.6
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 134.56
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.6
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 157.76
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 13.6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 171.36
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 12.6
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 326.4
- Dimensions: 24 x 13.6
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Play Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,785
- Total interior livable area: 1,785 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,785
- Finished area below ground: 438
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 737401
- Zoning: Res.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Garrison
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $552/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $966,500
- Annual tax amount: $11,008
- Date on market: 3/8/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $985,000+9.5%$552/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73472553 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Contingent | $899,900$504/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73472553 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,900$504/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73472553 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,498 -1.2% | $921,700 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $10,627 +6.3% | $906,700 +14.2% |
| 2023 | $10,000 +0.1% | $794,300 +6% |
| 2022 | $9,988 +5.6% | $749,300 +9.5% |
| 2021 | $9,454 +4.1% | $684,600 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $9,080 +4.3% | $650,900 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $8,704 +9.6% | $611,700 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $7,938 +0.8% | $572,300 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,872 +13.5% | $561,100 +17.3% |
| 2016 | $6,938 +6.8% | $478,500 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $6,499 +3.2% | $442,100 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $6,297 +5.3% | $427,200 +6.7% |
| 2013 | $5,979 +2.1% | $400,200 -3.3% |
| 2012 | $5,857 +1.9% | $413,900 -0.6% |
| 2011 | $5,749 -3.8% | $416,600 -4.1% |
| 2010 | $5,976 -0.1% | $434,600 -4% |
| 2009 | $5,979 +2.5% | $452,600 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $5,835 -0.7% | $463,100 -4.9% |
| 2007 | $5,878 +1.9% | $487,000 +2% |
| 2006 | $5,768 +1.9% | $477,500 +6.1% |
| 2005 | $5,658 +8.8% | $450,100 +5.9% |
| 2004 | $5,198 +18% | $425,000 +10.9% |
| 2003 | $4,405 +7.6% | $383,400 +26.6% |
| 2001 | $4,092 +3.8% | $302,900 +13.6% |
| 2000 | $3,944 +5.3% | $266,700 +14.9% |
| 1999 | $3,745 | $232,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Wood End Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Arthur W Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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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