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Listing broker remarks

Welcome home to this charming 3 bed,1.5-bath Cape offering 1,228 sq ft of spotless open concept comfortable living. Located just outside downtown Reading! This move-in ready home blends classic character with modern updates including newer kitchen, beautifully refinished hardwood floors on both levels, as well as fresh paint throughout 1st floor. The open floor plan is ideal for today’s lifestyle, with sun-filled living and dining areas that offer inviting spaces to relax or entertain. The updated full and half baths add convenience, while the one-car garage provides extra storage. The basement is just waiting to be finished! An oversized private deck overlooks a large, flat, fenced-in backyard that backs up to conservation land—perfect for privacy and outdoor enjoyment. Great opportunity to own in a desirable quiet Reading neighborhood close to downtown, commuter rail, schools, and major routes.— Keller Williams Realty North Central

Key details

  • 1,228 sq ft
  • 7,000 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1931 built
  • $569 / sq ft
  • $7,257 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠1⁠8⁠5⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
13 Brook Street
Town
Reading, MA
ZIP
01867
Deed (Bk/Pg)
20757 / 475

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Neighborhood: 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.