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LIVE UPSTAIRS. RUN YOUR BUSINESS DOWNSTAIRS.LOW DOWN PAYMENT FINANCING AVAILABLE.Qualified owner-occupant buyers may be able to purchase this unique mixed-use property with as little as 5% down through conventional financing options.Welcome to 400 Main Street in Reading, where home and business come together under one roof.The first floor offers a flexible commercial space currently operating as a hair salon, complete with four styling stations, shampoo sinks, dryers, storage, and a half bath. Whether you’re a salon owner, esthetician, accountant, attorney, therapist, insurance agent, or another small business owner, this space offers incredible flexibility.Upstairs, you’ll find a beautiful two-bedroom residence featuring an open-concept kitchen with a four-seat peninsula, spacious living area, two private bedrooms, and a primary suite with a walk-in closet, spa-inspired bathroom, and private deck overlooking a fenced backyard.Even better, qualified buyers may be able to finance eligible improvements into the same mortgage, making it easier to customize the commercial space to fit your business.This is more than a property. It’s an opportunity to own your home, build your business, and invest in your future.— Century 21 North East

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Key details

  • 1,603 sq ft
  • 2,548 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1963 built
  • $530 / sq ft
  • $5,224 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠8⁠5⁠8⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
400 Main
Town
Reading, MA
ZIP
01867
Deed (Bk/Pg)
66769 / 515

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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.