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.
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
173 High St, Reading, MA 01867
5beds
2,296sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,049,000 Zestimate®
$457/sqft
$3,462 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,049,000
$986,000 - $1.12M
$3,462/mo
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Listed by:
Team Ladner 781-715-3960,
RE/MAX Harmony 781-587-0528,
Erin Gaffen 617-538-6053
Bought with:
Kimberly O'Neil Mara
Century 21 North East
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533168
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: 7/8/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000$457/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533168 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$457/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533168 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
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| 11/5/1987 | Sold | $37,000$16/sqft |
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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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Neighborhood: 01867
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Alice M. Barrows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Walter S Parker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Reading
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