For sale

$1,050,000

173 High St, Reading, MA 01867

5beds

2,296sqft

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2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built in 1920

-- sqft lot

$1,021,000 Zestimate^®

$457/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Opportunities like this are genuinely rare in Reading! This stately Victorian two-family blends timeless character with practical versatility. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows flooding every room with natural light, and classic architectural details set it apart from anything new construction can offer. Unit 1 features 3 beds, 2 baths, LR, eat-in kitchen, & an inviting screened porch + deck for outdoor enjoyment. Unit 2 offers 2 beds, 2 baths, an open LR, eat-in kitchen, private deck, & a spectacular loft space full of possibilities. Both units share fully fenced backyard, off-street parking, and basement w/ laundry, a workshop area, and generous storage for each unit. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to offset your mortgage w/ rental income or an investor seeking a character-rich asset, this property delivers on every front. Well maintained, and all of this just minutes from Reading's vibrant downtown, library, and the MBTA Commuter Rail, putting Boston within easy reach.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 4

Heating

Baseboard, Oil, Unit Control, Steam

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Storage, Laundry Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Lead Certification Available, Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Living Room, Kitchen, Loft
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Windows: Picture Window, Skylight(s), Stained Glass Window(s)
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,296
Total interior livable area: 2,296 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,296

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 5

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Deck - Wood
Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Spa features: Bath
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced

Lot

Size: 9,065 Square Feet
Features: Cleared

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: M:021.000000247.0,734291
Zoning: S15

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

Region: Reading

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $457/sqft
Tax assessed value: $758,000
Annual tax amount: $8,634
Date on market: 6/10/2026
Total actual rent: 0

Estimated market value

$1,021,000

$970,000 - $1.07M

$4,091/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/10/2026	Listed for sale	$1,050,000+94.9%$457/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73533168 Report a problem
5/2/2005	Sold	$538,700+423%$235/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/26/1999	Sold	$103,000+178.4%$45/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/5/1987	Sold	$37,000$16/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,634 +1.2%	$758,000 +4.1%
2024	$8,535 +3.2%	$728,200 +10.9%
2023	$8,268 +3.9%	$656,700 +10%
2022	$7,958 +0.8%	$597,000 +4.4%
2021	$7,897 +2.3%	$571,800 +3.4%
2020	$7,717 +3.2%	$553,200 +5.3%
2019	$7,476 +12%	$525,400 +9.2%
2018	$6,674 +1.6%	$481,200 +2.8%
2017	$6,570 -1%	$468,300 +2.3%
2016	$6,638 +3.4%	$457,800 +4.9%
2015	$6,418 +2.4%	$436,600 +2.7%
2014	$6,267 +12.2%	$425,200 +13.7%
2013	$5,586 +2.2%	$373,900 -3.2%
2012	$5,465 +2.1%	$386,200 -0.4%
2011	$5,352 -4.8%	$387,800 -5.2%
2010	$5,622 -4.6%	$408,900 -8.3%
2009	$5,892 -2%	$446,000 -6.6%
2008	$6,014 +5.6%	$477,300 +1.2%
2007	$5,695 +2.4%	$471,800 +2.5%
2006	$5,563 +10.5%	$460,500 +15%
2005	$5,033 +9.1%	$400,400 +6.2%
2004	$4,613 +22.1%	$377,200 +14.7%
2003	$3,778 +6.5%	$328,800 +25.2%
2001	$3,548 +3.2%	$262,600 +13%
2000	$3,437 +7.7%	$232,400 +17.5%
1999	$3,191	$197,800

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