Located in one of towns most sought after WEST SIDE neighborhoods where more expensive homes are found, this much loved home by the same family since 1946 is sure to please those who seek an opportunity where adding your sweat equity will add tremendously to the value of your new home in this amazing location. The setting is eye catching…the corner lot and beautiful yard add to the overall attractive curb appeal, where the maintenance free siding, replacement windows, solid front stairs, and a beautiful patio enhanced by privacy fencing create the scene of what’s to come inside…more character and charm. As soon as you enter the vestibule, you will notice the large living room adorned with a bounty of sun-splashed windows, HW floors, a mantled fireplace, a pretty staircase, and stunning built-ins. From there, you will find one of three bedrooms, that would also serve as a superb home office, a most inviting dining room, complete with a corner hutch, and a kitchen offering an opportunity to come and make it your own…with access to the amazing patio area. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a distinctive personality, and the full bath. Fresh cosmetics will go a LONG WAY here, while additional updates could go on the back burner, or on your immediate “to do” list. You can NEVER change WHERE a house is, but can change with ease WHAT it is. This canvas awaits your finishing artistic touches. Don’t delay…this happens about once every 80 years!
Current real estate data for Single Family in Reading as of Oct 12, 2026
48
Single Family Listed
41
Avg DOM
480
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,061,837
Avg List Price
Property Details
Price:
$719,900
MLS #:
73575390
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
West Side
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,228
Total Sq Ft:
1,228
Lot Size:
7,501 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1941
Schools
Elementary School:
See Super
Middle School:
Coolidge Middle
High School:
Rmhs
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1228
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water, Oil
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Patio, Rain Gutters
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level
Open Parking Spaces
2
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Shingle
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,650
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Community
- Address159 Howard Street Reading MA
- SubdivisionWest Side
- CityReading
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code01867
Subdivisions in Reading
Property Summary
- Located in the West Side subdivision, 159 Howard Street Reading MA is a Single Family for sale in Reading, MA, 01867. It is listed for $719,900 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,228 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1941. The current price per square foot is $586. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Reading is $480. The average listing price for Single Family in Reading is $1,061,837. To schedule a showing of MLS#73575390 at 159 Howard Street in Reading, MA, contact your Boardwalk Real Estate Corp. agent at 781-944-7820.
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CRP: Certified Relocation Professional CRS: Certified Residential Specialist GRI: Graduate of Realtors Institute CBR: Certified Buyers Representative BSBA: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Babson College 1979 MBA: Master of Business Administration. Babson College 2002 James M. Joly is President and Principal-Owner of Boardwalk Real Estate Corp.,…
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159 Howard Street
Reading, MA



