Pending

$699,900

16 Elm St, Reading, MA 01867

2beds

1,529sqft

$4,432/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

0.29 Acres Lot

$761,000 Zestimate^®

$458/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Walkout deckQuiet dead-end streetGleaming hardwood floorsPeaceful and charmingFreshly painted interior

** Offer Deadline: Monday July 20 at 5pm ** LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to this peaceful and charming, move-in-ready 2 bed, 1.5 bath home on a quiet dead-end street in one of Reading’s most coveted neighborhoods. Perfect for first-time buyers or downsizers, this inviting home features a freshly painted interior, gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious living room, and a walkout deck overlooking a sprawling, level 100' x 125' lot with public town water and sewer. Enjoy easy access to downtown Reading, IMAX, Home Depot, the commuter rail, dining, highways, and top-rated schools.Looking to build your dream home or maximize value? Engineering surveys and conceptual development plans for a brand-new single-family home with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) are available, subject to town approvals. Move right in today while taking advantage of the exceptional future equity and development potential this unique property offers!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 192
Dimensions: 16 x 12

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First
Area: 30
Dimensions: 6 x 5

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: Second
Area: 56
Dimensions: 8 x 7

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Balcony / Deck, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Main,First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 224
Dimensions: 16 x 14

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Bonus Room
Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Entry
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,529
Total interior livable area: 1,529 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,529
Finished area below ground: 454

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Assigned, Driveway
Uncovered spaces: 6

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.29 Acres
Features: Cleared, Level

Details

Parcel number: M:022.000000045.0,733385
Zoning: S15

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $458/sqft
Tax assessed value: $674,500
Annual tax amount: $7,683
Date on market: 7/17/2026

Estimated market value

$761,000

$723,000 - $799,000

$3,920/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/28/2026	Pending sale	$699,900$458/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73550955 Report a problem
7/21/2026	Contingent	$699,900$458/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73550955 Report a problem
7/16/2026	Listed for sale	$699,900-5.4%$458/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73550955 Report a problem
6/24/2026	Listing removed	$739,900$484/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73537178 Report a problem
6/17/2026	Listed for sale	$739,900+9.3%$484/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73537178 Report a problem
8/7/2025	Sold	$677,000+5.8%$443/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73405228 Report a problem
7/16/2025	Listed for sale	$639,900+51.8%$419/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73405228 Report a problem
7/19/2016	Sold	$421,500+8.1%$276/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/20/2016	Pending sale	$389,900$255/sqft
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72004473 Report a problem
5/12/2016	Listed for sale	$389,900+5.4%$255/sqft
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72004473 Report a problem
9/16/2014	Sold	$370,000-5.1%$242/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/5/2014	Pending sale	$389,900$255/sqft
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #71722203 Report a problem
7/31/2014	Listed for sale	$389,900+36.8%$255/sqft
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #71722203 Report a problem
4/12/2005	Sold	$285,000$186/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,683 +3.3%	$674,500 +6.3%
2024	$7,436 +1.9%	$634,500 +9.5%
2023	$7,295 +8.5%	$579,400 +14.8%
2022	$6,725 +4.2%	$504,500 +8%
2021	$6,451 +4%	$467,100 +5%
2020	$6,204 +2.8%	$444,700 +4.8%
2019	$6,036 +9.7%	$424,200 +7%
2018	$5,501 +4.6%	$396,600 +5.8%
2017	$5,261 +4.8%	$375,000 +8.3%
2016	$5,021 +2.4%	$346,300 +3.8%
2015	$4,905 +4.6%	$333,700 +4.9%
2014	$4,689 +6.6%	$318,100 +8%
2013	$4,400 +1.8%	$294,500 -3.6%
2012	$4,323 +2.4%	$305,500 -0.1%
2011	$4,220 -1.4%	$305,800 -1.8%
2010	$4,282 -3.2%	$311,400 -7%
2009	$4,423 +3.1%	$334,800 -1.7%
2008	$4,290 +10.3%	$340,500 +5.7%
2007	$3,888 +2.2%	$322,100 +2.3%
2006	$3,805 +1.4%	$315,000 +5.6%
2005	$3,751 +15.6%	$298,400 +12.4%
2004	$3,246 +18.9%	$265,400 +11.7%
2003	$2,731 -2.6%	$237,700 +14.6%
2001	$2,803 +21.3%	$207,500 +32.8%
2000	$2,310 +6.5%	$156,200 +16.1%
1999	$2,169	$134,500