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81 Elm St

North Reading, MA 01864

3 beds
2 baths
1,512 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$439 per sqft
1957 build
– on site

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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!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Nick Motsis / Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 18, 2025 •

MLS# 73371023 —

The Building

Year Built:

1957
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Building Area Total:

1512
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Living Room Level:

First
Rooms Total:

8
Living Room Features:

Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Laminate
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1512
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

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Longitude:

-71.042902
Latitude:

42.574728

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Parcel Number:

M:078.0 B:0000 L:0081.0,721611
Zoning:

RA
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Area:

0.5
Lot Size SqFt:

21780
Lot Size Acres:

0.5
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

09909
Tax Annual Amount:

7748
Tax Assessed Value:

593300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

First
Master Bedroom Features:

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level:

First
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

First
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 2 Level:

Basement
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Half

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Sewer:

Private Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Middle Or Junior School:

Nrms
High School:

Nrhs

The Community

Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Garage:

false

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Utility Costs

$359/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/18/25 Jun 18, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$665,000	2.3%
5/25/25 May 25, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$649,900
5/11/25 May 11, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$649,900

House Sold on 6/18/2025

$665,000

Listing provided by broker:

Nick Motsis

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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81 Elm St

North Reading, MA 01864