Welcome to this charming ranch in the hearth of North Reading! This lovingly well maintained home is brimming with original character and timeless charm. This delightful home offers a warm and inviting layout, featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for chilly New England evenings. Step through the front door and enjoy the spacious enclosed front porch, a perfect spot to relax with your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. Inside, you’ll find beautiful hardwood floors hiding beneath the carpets, just waiting to be revealed and restored to their full glory. Downstairs, the retro-style finished basement is a true gem — ideal for a game room, home bar, or creative hangout space. Set on a wooded lot with a backyard shed for extra storage, this home offers privacy, tranquility, and room to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizer, or someone looking to add personal touches to a classic home, this one checks all the boxes!
Sold for $665,000
$665,000
81 Elm St, North Reading, MA 01864
3beds
1,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.5 Acres Lot
$674,400 Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$2,579 Estimated rent
Home value
$674,400
$620,000 - $735,000
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Cozy wood-burning fireplaceEnclosed front porchWooded lotRetro-style finished basementBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Nick Motsis 978-420-7378,
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. 978-388-0880
Bought with:
The Janice Sullivan Team
LAER Realty Partners
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73371023
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,512
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,028
- Finished area below ground: 484
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: M:078.0 B:0000 L:0081.0,721611
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: North Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $593,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,748
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2025 | Sold | $665,000+2.3%$440/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73371023 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2025 | Contingent | $649,900$430/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73371023 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,900$430/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73371023 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,748 +2.6% | $593,300 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $7,550 +7.6% | $571,500 +13.9% |
| 2023 | $7,019 +0.9% | $501,700 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $6,957 +5.2% | $463,800 +9.6% |
| 2021 | $6,611 +2.5% | $423,000 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $6,452 +2.3% | $413,600 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $6,304 +2% | $404,600 +7% |
| 2018 | $6,181 +2% | $378,300 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $6,057 +7.3% | $375,500 +9.2% |
| 2016 | $5,643 +4.3% | $343,900 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $5,408 +6.6% | $325,400 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $5,072 +5% | $308,700 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $4,831 +11.5% | $301,200 |
| 2012 | $4,331 +2.7% | $301,200 |
| 2011 | $4,217 -5.9% | $301,200 -9.5% |
| 2010 | $4,483 +11.4% | $332,800 -0.4% |
| 2009 | $4,025 +2.1% | $334,300 -2.5% |
| 2008 | $3,942 +5.7% | $342,800 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $3,730 +9.4% | $344,700 +7.7% |
| 2006 | $3,408 -7.7% | $320,000 -3.6% |
| 2005 | $3,692 +23.3% | $332,000 +29.7% |
| 2004 | $2,994 +5.6% | $255,900 +12.4% |
| 2002 | $2,835 -3.3% | $227,700 +20% |
| 2001 | $2,933 +10.6% | $189,700 +15.5% |
| 2000 | $2,652 +9% | $164,300 +12.1% |
| 1997 | $2,432 | $146,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01864
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10L D Batchelder SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10North Reading Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10North Reading High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Nrms
- High: Nrhs
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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