The Richard Nichols Farmstead, a rare survivor of early architecture, is located on 1.3 acres of land abutting a private golf course and affords a view unlike any other. This spacious home is a blend of first period historic charm with modern day conveniences. Offering a living room, dining room/sitting area, eat in kitchen with an island, family room, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths plus office spaces on both the first and second floors. With 4 working fireplaces and a wood stove, some unique wide plank floors, a two car detached garage, stonewalls, granite steps, flagstone walk, lawns, perennial gardens and mature trees, this property provides a peaceful retreat. Additionally, a two story ‘Beverly Jog” a historic Massachusetts building feature, a Chipseal primary driveway, a wood shingle roof using Alaskan Yellow Cedar, a walk out lower level plus a walk up unfinished attic for storage are some of the many features making this unique property a rare find. Please see attachments.

Property Details

Price:
$1,539,000
MLS #:
73371871
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Address:
483 Franklin Street
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
City:
Reading
Listed Date:
May 8, 2025
State:
MA
Finished Sq Ft:
4,339
Total Sq Ft:
4,339
ZIP:
01867
Lot Size:
57,064 sqft / 1.31 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1731

Schools

Elementary School:
School Dept
Middle School:
Coolidge
High School:
Rmhs

Interior

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
5
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring – Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Laundry Features
Exterior Access, In Basement

Exterior

Architectural Style
Antique, Farmhouse
Community Features
Public Transportation, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T- Station
Exterior Features
Deck
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Parking Spots
6
Roof
Wood

Financial

Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$14,506

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BSBA: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Babson College 1979
MBA: Master of Business Administration. Babson College 2002

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483 Franklin Street
Reading, MA