Your Private Retreat in Reading’s Coveted West Side. Set on a private, estate-like lot of over an acre, this exceptional colonial blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The expansive kitchen is a chef’s dream, with custom cabinetry, double ovens and sinks, generous workspaces, and a cozy fireplace with built-ins opening to the sunroom and garden. Enjoy easy flow to the formal dining room, fireplaced living room, and inviting den/office--perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. Upstairs offers four spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with private bath and dressing room, plus a guest bath with double sinks. The lower level features a bright open playroom anchored by another fireplace. A welcoming farmer’s porch overlooks lush gardens, while a mudroom with laundry and bath, and an attached two-car garage, complete this beautifully maintained home offering space, privacy, and classic New England grace.
Sold for $1,540,000
$1,540,000
89 Walnut St, Reading, MA 01867
4beds
3,246sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1.12 Acres Lot
$1,581,700 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$5,928 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,581,700
$1.47M - $1.71M
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Cozy fireplace with built-insFormal dining roomBright open playroomSerene primary suiteLush gardensExpansive kitchenDouble ovens and sinks
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team 781-645-0505,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500
Bought with:
Susan Gormady Group
Classified Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73443924
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access, Dressing Room, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
- Area: 25
- Dimensions: 5 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 4 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Storage, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
- Area: 875
- Dimensions: 35 x 25
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 448
- Dimensions: 32 x 14
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 350
- Dimensions: 14 x 25
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Office, Sun Room, Mud Room, Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,246
- Total interior livable area: 3,246 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,361
- Finished area below ground: 885
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 731132
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,138,700
- Annual tax amount: $12,970
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Exclusions: Personal Belongings And Kitchen Curtain Rod.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Sold | $1,540,000+10.4%$474/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73443924 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Contingent | $1,395,000$430/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73443924 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+158.3%$430/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73443924 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/1999 | Sold | $540,000$166/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,970 +1.2% | $1,138,700 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $12,822 +3.2% | $1,094,000 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $12,419 +3.9% | $986,400 +10% |
| 2022 | $11,954 +1.1% | $896,800 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $11,826 +4% | $856,300 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $11,368 +2.9% | $814,900 +5% |
| 2019 | $11,045 +8.8% | $776,200 +6% |
| 2018 | $10,154 +4.2% | $732,100 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $9,748 +2.1% | $694,800 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $9,545 +6.7% | $658,300 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $8,942 +3.2% | $608,300 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $8,666 -11.4% | $587,900 -10.2% |
| 2013 | $9,777 +3% | $654,400 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $9,495 +2.5% | $671,000 |
| 2011 | $9,260 -3.8% | $671,000 -4.2% |
| 2010 | $9,628 +6.9% | $700,200 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $9,007 +4.4% | $681,800 -0.5% |
| 2008 | $8,631 +0.8% | $685,000 -3.5% |
| 2007 | $8,564 +1.9% | $709,500 +2% |
| 2006 | $8,402 +2.5% | $695,500 +6.6% |
| 2005 | $8,199 +10.3% | $652,300 +7.3% |
| 2004 | $7,433 +15.9% | $607,800 +8.9% |
| 2003 | $6,414 +4.9% | $558,200 +23.4% |
| 2001 | $6,112 -0.5% | $452,400 +9% |
| 2000 | $6,141 +5.6% | $415,200 +15.1% |
| 1999 | $5,816 | $360,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Joshua Eaton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Walter S Parker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Joshua Eaton
- 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Reading
- 01867
- 89 Walnut St
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