Unique Homes MA

16 Elm St, Reading

Active $739,900

  • 2 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1,194 sqft
  • 1900 built
  • $619/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠7⁠1⁠7⁠8⁠

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Listing broker remarks

BRING YOUR VISION — A rare opportunity in Reading. Design your custom estate on a dead end quiet street. Offering an ideal canvas for your dream home, this property comes with engineering surveys and development drawings for a single family home with an ADU. This home presents a unique opportunity to create something truly special in a premier location. For those who want to update and personalize, the floor plan features a fireplaced living room, walk out deck, hardwood floors, two bedrooms, with 1.5 baths. Ideally situated near IMAX, Jordans, shopping and major routes to Boston, this quiet yet commuter-friendly setting offers the perfect combination of convenience, neighborhood appeal, and investment potential. For buyers or investors who appreciate the value of upgrading & creating a beautiful home this is a must see. Seller is willing to do a custom build for an end buyer if desired— Leading Edge Real Estate

Key details

  • 1,194 sq ft
  • 12,502 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $619 / sq ft
  • $7,683 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠7⁠1⁠7⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
16 Elm St
Town
Reading, MA
ZIP
01867
Deed (Bk/Pg)
67644 / 273

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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.