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86 Orange Street, Reading

Under Agreement $849,000

  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1,599 sqft
  • 1931 built
  • $530/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠6⁠1⁠9⁠6⁠

Listing data updated

Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 86 Orange Street Reading. This extremely charming and updated Gambrel Cape is situated on an elevated corner lot just minutes from Reading's vibrant and growing downtown. The first floor welcomes you with a front-to-back living room that has a beautiful fireplace, a formal dining room, an updated kitchen, and a 1st floor bedroom with full bath. The living room leads to a wonderful screened-in porch overlooking a private "" like patio. The second level offers 2 bedrooms with great closet space, and an office/nursery/playroom. Also on the second floor is a full bathroom with a large skylight providing an abundance of natural light. The backyard is fenced in and has mature plantings that provides plenty of privacy. A picturesque wooden shed with window boxes allows for additional storage. A one-car garage under and a paved driveway complete all that this great home has to offer. Conveniently located near Memorial Park with a children's playground, pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, outdoor events and seasonal ice-skating making this a great location to enjoy the outdoors!— Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

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Key details

  • 1,599 sq ft
  • 7,603 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1931 built
  • $530 / sq ft
  • $9,728 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠6⁠1⁠9⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
86 Orange Street
Town
Reading, MA
ZIP
01867
Deed (Bk/Pg)
54733 / 10

Map

Neighborhood: Memorial Park

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.