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240 Central St North Reading — Photo 1 of 40

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

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$346/sqft
Local Avg (North Reading)$392/sqft
12% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within North Reading, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$850,000
Annual Taxes$9,679

Parking

Garage3
Off-Street11

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
Fireplaces1
FlooringWood, Carpet
BasementPartial, Slab

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerInspection Required for Sale, Private Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationSlab
ZoningRA

Property & Lot

Acres0.92
SqFt Lot40,075
Lot FeaturesWooded

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 Provided By

Listing Agent: Marc Green

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

MLS® Number: 73572557

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