
240 Central St North Reading — Photo 1 of 40
$850,000
240 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864
North Reading, MA 01864
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
SqFt
2,458
Style
Single Family
Built
1976
Opportunity for sweat equity on a nearly one-acre wooded lot in North Reading. Four-car attached garage, first floor front porch and second floor back deck, fireplace, and hardwood floors — the bones are here. Updated kitchen with granite. Private setting with easy highway access, conservation trails, and all the amenities North Reading has to offer. Bring your vision and build instant equity. North Reading sits at the edge of conservation land with quick access to Route 28 and 93 — commuter-friendly without the density. Walk/jog trails, golf, tennis, top-rated public schools, and a tight-knit town center within miles.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within North Reading, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf • Medical Facility • Conservation Area
Geography
Population
15,765
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$148K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
15.7%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,458 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 40,075 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Marc Green
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
MLS® Number: 73572557
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