Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street just outside Reading's vibrant town center and located in the coveted Birch Meadow area, this charming Dutch Colonial offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern flexibility. With a traditional layout and beautiful hardwood floors throughout, this freshly painted home features a welcoming first floor complete with a mudroom, sunlit living room, formal dining room, kitchen with new quartz counters, and a versatile space for a home office or den. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms and full bath. The walkout lower level is a huge bonus, boasting an abundance of natural light, a living room, kitchenette, additional bedroom, & full bath—ideal for in-laws, an au pair suite, or a permitted ADU. Outside, the fenced backyard is a private oasis, featuring a gunite in-ground pool and garden area. All this just minutes to shopping, the commuter rail, and restaurants.
Sold for $887,000
$887,000
70 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
4beds
2,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,244 Square Feet Lot
$894,300 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$5,246 Estimated rent
Home value
$894,300
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Charming dutch colonialGunite in-ground poolGarden areaFormal dining roomPrivate oasisWalkout lower levelTree-lined street
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Janice Sullivan Team 978-857-5473,
LAER Realty Partners 978-664-4556
Bought with:
Laurie Devereaux
Century 21 North East
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375792
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 193.97
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 11.9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 180.93
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 11.1
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 52.92
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.3
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Basement
- Area: 159.82
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.2
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Upgraded
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 133.4
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.6
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
- Level: Basement
- Area: 194.36
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 17.2
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded
- Level: First
- Area: 201.84
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.6
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 244.76
- Dimensions: 21.1 x 11.6
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 15 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Open Floorplan, Storage, Kitchen, Entry Hall, Home Office
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,276
- Total interior livable area: 2,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,535
- Finished area below ground: 741
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 60.00
Lot
- Size: 7,244 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:027.000000015.0,734469
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $390/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $656,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,474
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Exclusions: All Staging Items And Personal Property
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $887,000+4.4%$390/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375792 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Contingent | $849,900$373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375792 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,900$373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375792 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,474 -1.2% | $656,200 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $7,563 -13.9% | $645,300 -7.5% |
| 2023 | $8,784 +3.1% | $697,700 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $8,519 +7.9% | $639,100 +11.8% |
| 2021 | $7,895 +2.3% | $571,700 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $7,721 +4.5% | $553,500 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $7,392 +7.7% | $519,500 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $6,866 +5.7% | $495,000 +7% |
| 2017 | $6,493 +0% | $462,800 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $6,490 +3.5% | $447,600 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $6,271 +7% | $426,600 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $5,861 +9.9% | $397,600 +11.4% |
| 2013 | $5,334 +2.1% | $357,000 -3.3% |
| 2012 | $5,226 +2.3% | $369,300 -0.3% |
| 2011 | $5,110 -3.5% | $370,300 -3.9% |
| 2010 | $5,297 -14.2% | $385,200 -17.6% |
| 2009 | $6,176 +9.2% | $467,500 +4.1% |
| 2008 | $5,657 +3.4% | $449,000 -0.9% |
| 2007 | $5,470 +12.6% | $453,200 +12.7% |
| 2006 | $4,860 +1.8% | $402,300 +5.9% |
| 2005 | $4,774 +9% | $379,800 +6.1% |
| 2004 | $4,378 +17.7% | $358,000 +10.6% |
| 2003 | $3,719 +7.2% | $323,700 +26.1% |
| 2001 | $3,469 +3.4% | $256,800 +13.2% |
| 2000 | $3,356 +5.8% | $226,900 +15.4% |
| 1999 | $3,171 | $196,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Arthur W Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birch Meadow
- Middle: Coolidge Middle
- High: Reading Hs
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Reading
- 01867
- 70 Highland St
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