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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to this thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom home near Martin’s Pond! Designed for comfort and flexibility, the versatile layout includes a first-floor bedroom or home office option. The spacious kitchen with new flooring flows seamlessly to the deck and fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. An enclosed front porch offers a warm welcome, while French doors and hardwood floors add timeless charm throughout. Upstairs, the primary bedroom connects to an adjoining room with custom built-ins, ideal as a walk-in closet, nursery, office, or additional bedroom, keeping everyone on one level if desired. Enjoy abundant storage, including a walk-in linen closet and smartly designed spaces throughout. Located in desirable North Reading, close to Martin’s Pond, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home blends style, function, and convenience.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Ipswich

Key details

  • 1,362 sq ft
  • 5,227 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1940 built
  • $476 / sq ft
  • $6,217 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠0⁠4⁠5⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
8 Porter Rd
Town
North Reading, MA
ZIP
01864
Deed (Bk/Pg)
82821 / 592

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Neighborhood: North Reading

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.