Steeped in character and local history, this charming Victorian Colonial offers a rare opportunity to own a classic Reading home with endless potential. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious detached garage, the home showcases timeless details including original hardwood floors, traditional millwork, and a functional floor plan. The inviting curb appeal is highlighted by a deep front porch complete with a porch swing—the perfect place to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Ideally located just a short walk to Reading Center and the commuter rail, the home offers convenient access to shops, restaurants, and transportation. Inside, buyers will appreciate the home's warmth, craftsmanship, and opportunity to personalize and modernize, with potential for future expansion. As a unique piece of Reading history, the home was once the childhood residence of Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford.
Sold for $785,000
$785,000
24 Mount Vernon St, Reading, MA 01867
3beds
1,920sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,726 Square Feet Lot
$784,300 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$4,006 Estimated rent
Home value
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Porch swingSpacious detached garageTraditional millworkOriginal hardwood floorsInviting curb appealFunctional floor planDeep front porch
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Listed by:
Harry Silverstein 617-440-1744,
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest 617-497-8900
Bought with:
Kate Ziegler
Arborview Realty Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73530274
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,920
- Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,871
- Finished area below ground: 49
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden
- Frontage length: 60.00
Lot
- Size: 4,726 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:021.000000150.0
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $409/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $717,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,171
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: Contract,Estate Sale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Sold | $785,000-1.9%$409/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73530274 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $799,900$417/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73530274 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Contingent | $799,900$417/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73530274 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,900$417/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73530274 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,171 -1.1% | $717,400 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $8,266 -1.3% | $705,300 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $8,371 +3.2% | $664,900 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $8,114 +7.4% | $608,700 +11.3% |
| 2021 | $7,554 +2.3% | $547,000 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $7,387 +4.5% | $529,500 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $7,067 +7.7% | $496,600 +5% |
| 2018 | $6,561 +5.8% | $473,000 +7% |
| 2017 | $6,200 +14.7% | $441,900 +18.5% |
| 2016 | $5,406 +3.5% | $372,800 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $5,224 +4.7% | $355,400 +5% |
| 2014 | $4,991 +7.1% | $338,600 +8.5% |
| 2013 | $4,661 +2% | $312,000 -3.4% |
| 2012 | $4,569 +3% | $322,900 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $4,434 +3.5% | $321,300 +3.2% |
| 2010 | $4,282 -0.7% | $311,400 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $4,312 +3.4% | $326,400 -1.4% |
| 2008 | $4,172 +3.1% | $331,100 -1.3% |
| 2007 | $4,048 +1.9% | $335,400 +2% |
| 2006 | $3,973 +1.1% | $328,900 +5.2% |
| 2005 | $3,931 +15.1% | $312,700 +12% |
| 2004 | $3,415 +17.1% | $279,200 +10% |
| 2003 | $2,916 +3.2% | $253,800 +21.4% |
| 2001 | $2,825 -9.5% | $209,100 -0.9% |
| 2000 | $3,121 +4.7% | $211,000 +14.1% |
| 1999 | $2,982 | $184,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01867
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Walter S Parker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Parker
- 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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- Middlesex County
- Reading
- 01867
- 24 Mount Vernon St
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