Reading Homes for Sale

Welcome to Reading, Massachusetts – a charming town nestled in Middlesex County that beautifully blends suburban tranquility with urban convenience. Known for its rich history, vibrant community spirit, and picturesque landscapes, Reading offers a welcoming atmosphere for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Reading boasts a variety of parks and recreational spaces, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The scenic Lake Quannapowitt and the expansive Reading Town Forest provide ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and leisurely strolls. The town’s commitment to education is evident in its highly-rated public schools, making it an ideal location for families seeking a nurturing environment for their children.

The downtown area is a delightful mix of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering residents a taste of small-town charm while being just a short drive or train ride away from the bustling city of Boston. With easy access to major highways and the MBTA commuter rail, Reading is perfectly positioned for those who work in the city but prefer the peace of suburban living.

For those considering a move, Reading's real estate market has something for everyone. From cozy single-family homes to modern townhouses, there are plenty of homes for sale that cater to diverse tastes and budgets. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, you’ll find properties that reflect the character and warmth of this inviting community.

Explore Reading today, and discover a place where you can truly feel at home!

Newest Reading Homes for Sale

$749,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73581939 MLS

Welcome to 11 Sweetser Ave ideally located in a desirable downtown Reading. Available for the first time in 37 years, this charming 3-bedroom, 1½-bath Colonial offers a rare opportunity to own a home in one of Reading’s most convenient locations. Enjoy being just steps from downtown Reading and the commuter rail, with Washington Park just feet away. The home features a desirable open backyard, a rare find for such a convenient downtown location, providing excellent space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. With its combination of location, accessibility, and outdoor space, this property offers tremendous potential for a variety of buyers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to make this long-loved Reading home your own.

11 Sweetser Ave, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Alexander Colarusso from Listing Office: Colarusso Realty.

$699,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73581854 MLS

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.

13 Brook Street, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jennifer Haloon from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty North Central.

$799,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73581452 MLS

Enjoy the best of Reading right outside your front door! Just steps from vibrant downtown, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom Colonial offers the perfect combination of classic charm, flexible living space, and move-in-ready convenience. A welcoming front porch leads inside to original hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, and a bright, freshly painted interior. The open living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow effortlessly together, creating plenty of room to entertain, relax, work from home, or simply spread out. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, Miele dishwasher, and a custom island made for gathering. Pride of ownership shines throughout, with thoughtful updates including a new heating and cooling system that make this a home you can simply move into and enjoy. Spend less time worrying about projects and more time experiencing everything Reading has to offer—from downtown restaurants and shops to the commuter rail, parks, schools, and community events—all just moments from home.

10 Eaton St, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Kennedy Team from Listing Office: Classified Realty Group.

$799,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73581108 MLS

This move-in ready Colonial blends timeless architecture with thoughtfully updated interiors, offering an elevated take on classic New England living. Set along a sidewalk-lined boulevard leading toward Reading Center and approximately one mile from the commuter rail, the home welcomes you with a charming front porch, warm hardwood floors, generous ceiling height, and beautifully proportioned living spaces. The fireplaced living room flows into a stylish kitchen appointed with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, subway tile, and a spacious peninsula with seating. Just beyond, a walk-in pantry with custom cabinetry provides exceptional storage, while the dining room is enhanced by custom built-ins and direct access to the deck for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. A sun-filled study offers flexible use as a home office, playroom, or sitting room. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom is joined by two additional bedrooms and a striking black-and-white tiled bath. Outside, the deck overlooks a level, fully fenced yard, while the garage and expansive unfinished basement add valuable storage and future potential. Sophisticated, inviting, and truly move-in ready, this is a home that combines character, comfort, and everyday functionality beautifully.

297 Woburn Street, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Ngoc Anh Goldstein from Listing Office: Leading Edge Real Estate.

$1,399,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73579231 MLS

Not your typical Cape. This beautifully expanded five-bedroom home combines timeless character, impressive living space, and a private setting in a convenient Reading location. Hardwood floors and custom millwork add warmth and architectural detail throughout, while a first-floor primary suite offers the comfort and flexibility buyers are looking for. The standout family room is filled with natural light and overlooks the private backyard, creating an inviting space to gather and unwind. The finished lower level offers additional versatile living space, including a comfortable den with fireplace, a dedicated laundry room, and a cedar closet for added storage. Outside, enjoy a spacious deck and patio surrounded by privacy, perfect for entertaining or relaxing through every season. Ideally located for commuters with convenient access to major routes, the commuter rail, shopping, dining, and all that Reading has to offer. With five bedrooms, flexible living spaces, beautiful details, and an exceptional location, this expanded Cape offers far more than meets the eye.

15 Alden Circle, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Linda Byers from Listing Office: DiPietro Group Real Estate.

$1,124,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73578005 MLS

This 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH COLONIAL is so much more! MORE SPACE, MORE ROOMS, MORE YARD. The FORMAL LIVING ROOM features a wood burning FIREPLACE and stunning HARDWOOD FLOORS. The kitchen has a LARGE CENTER ISLAND with seating that opens into a perfect DINING SPACE. Off the kitchen is the FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM with VAULTED CEILINGS, a GAS FIREPLACE, a GENEROUS PANTRY and a separate entrance with a MUDROOM. The FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM has its OWN ENTRANCE off the deck and is adjacent to a HALF BATH. The backyard is PRIVATE and FENCED-IN with MATURE LANDSCAPING, a STORAGE SHED, IRRIGATION and a raised VEGETABLE/FLOWER GARDEN. The second floor has 3 LARGE BEDROOMS and a FAMILY FULL BATH. The PRIMARY SUITE has amazing space, a WALK-IN CLOSET and PRIVATE BATH. The lower level has ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES with 3 finished spaces currently being used as a HOME OFFICE, REC ROOM and PLAY AREA. Located Minutes to MAJOR HIGHWAYS, COMMUTER RAIL, DOWNTOWN, SCHOOLS, LIBRARY and ALL THE BEST READING has to offer!

36 Grove Street, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Margaret O'Sullivan from Listing Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services.

$649,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73577945 MLS

Ideally located, 38 Park Avenue offers an exciting opportunity to create a home that reflects your personal style. Nestled toward the end of a dead-end street, this inviting home sits on a flat 0.24-acre lot, immediately adjacent to conservation land with scenic trails. Step inside to a welcoming fireplaced living room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area. The main level features a primary suite, an additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and a bright three-season sunroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. The lower level provides excellent potential for expanded living space, featuring plumbing for an additional bathroom, a bar area, and a dedicated laundry space. To top it off, this property is located in an amazing commuter location with MBTA access and major highway routes. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this inviting property! *Offer Deadline: Tuesday 09/22/2026 at 12:00 noon.*

38 Park Ave, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Santana Team from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest.

$789,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73577920 MLS

An incredible opportunity to put down roots in Reading without sacrificing style, space or location. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this bright and sunny home offers the perfect combination of modern finishes and an exceptionally convenient downtown lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen shines with crisp finishes and stylish gold accents, while an oversized first-floor primary suite features a private en-suite bath and the convenience of laundry on the same level. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms, including one with a walk-in closet, share a full bath and offer plenty of room to grow. A bonus sunroom with skylights provides flexible space for a home office, reading room or quiet retreat. Outside, enjoy a brand-new deck overlooking a spacious yard with fresh sod and new fencing, ready for entertaining, pets and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. A detached garage and plenty of on and off-street parking add even more convenience. Best of all is the location: just outside downtown Reading with restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and the commuter rail close by. Enjoy a lifestyle where you can catch the train into Boston, meet friends for dinner, grab your morning coffee and leave the car at home. For those looking to break into the Reading market, this is a chance to invest in the community and lifestyle you want in a home that’s already been updated for you. Move in, unpack and be home in time for the holidays.

330 Haven St, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Susan Gormady Group from Listing Office: Classified Realty Group.

$875,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73577458 MLS

The Charles A. Damon House, Reading, MA Own a piece of Reading history: built in 1899, individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and steps from everything downtown Reading has to offer. A grand staircase and elegant front hall with high ceilings set the tone at the entry. Inside, 10-foot ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors, and original cast iron radiators carry the home's character through the main level, with built-in cabinetry in the dining room. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and cherry cabinets. Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are spread across roughly 1,800 square feet. Bedrooms are outfitted with ceiling fans throughout, and one of the second-floor bedrooms features a wood-burning fireplace and etched glass windows, and could easily serve as a family room. Bathrooms have tiled walls and updated finishes, including a generous second-floor bath with a jacuzzi soaking tub. Recent updates include a newly replaced boiler, new copper plumbing in the basement, a new refrigerator, and 200-amp electric service, home security system and water heater. A fieldstone basement keeps the lower level naturally cool. Outside, a covered farmer's porch and mahogany deck extend the living space on a low-maintenance 0.09-acre lot.The location is the finish: just 0.4 miles to the Reading commuter rail station, about a mile to Reading Memorial High School, and less than 1.5 miles to Joshua Eaton Elementary, Barrows Elementary, and Sawyer Nursery School, with downtown's shops and restaurants an easy walk as well. In a town where inventory moves fast, well-kept historic homes rarely sit long. A Queen Anne/Colonial Revival with a gambrel roof, hip and polygonal dormers, a three-sided bay window, Doric columns, and a modillion cornice. 61 Lowell Street is history you can move into. Available to show now.

61 Lowell St, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mary Beth Kelley from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay.

$868,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73577106 MLS

This beautifully updated Cape-style home offers inviting living spaces, thoughtful updates, and an impressive lot in Reading’s desirable south side. The bright kitchen features stainless steel appliances including an induction stove, new DW and hood vent, white cabinetry, and stone countertops, with ample space for cooking and gathering. The open-concept dining area connects naturally to the kitchen, while the living room and spacious family room provide additional areas for relaxing and entertaining. A main-level bedroom offers flexibility for guests, a home office and upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a full bathroom, providing comfortable private space. Recent improvements include a roof approximately five years old, a brand-new boiler and furnace, fresh interior paint, and newly refinished floors. The partially finished basement adds valuable flexibility with laundry, bonus space, and a workroom. Outside, enjoy a gorgeous, large yard with mature plantings, an oversized brick patio, and a charming gazebo. A detached two-car garage with additional storage, along with abundant off-street parking, adds convenience and functionality. Conveniently located near Reading Center, commuter rail, and within the Joshua Eaton Elementary School district, this inviting move in ready home offers a wonderful combination of space, updates, and location.

76 Curtis Street, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lynne Russo from Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group.

$719,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 73575390 MLS

Located in one of towns most sought after WEST SIDE neighborhoods where more expensive homes are found, this much loved home by the same family since 1946 is sure to please those who seek an opportunity where adding your sweat equity will add tremendously to the value of your new home in this amazing location. The setting is eye catching...the corner lot and beautiful yard add to the overall attractive curb appeal, where the maintenance free siding, replacement windows, solid front stairs, and a beautiful patio enhanced by privacy fencing create the scene of what's to come inside...more character and charm. As soon as you enter the vestibule, you will notice the large living room adorned with a bounty of sun-splashed windows, HW floors, a mantled fireplace, a pretty staircase, and stunning built-ins. From there, you will find one of three bedrooms, that would also serve as a superb home office, a most inviting dining room, complete with a corner hutch, and a kitchen offering an opportunity to come and make it your own...with access to the amazing patio area. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a distinctive personality, and the full bath. Fresh cosmetics will go a LONG WAY here, while additional updates could go on the back burner, or on your immediate "to do" list. You can NEVER change WHERE a house is, but can change with ease WHAT it is. This canvas awaits your finishing artistic touches. Don't delay...this happens about once every 80 years!

159 Howard Street, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Rick Nazzaro from Listing Office: Colonial Manor Realty.

$1,799,900

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73572535 MLS

Tucked back from the street behind a sweeping horseshoe driveway, this fully remodeled home sits in one of Massachusetts' top-rated school districts. The renovation more than doubled the original square footage while preserving every bit of the home's historic character, striking a balance between timeless charm and thoughtful modern construction. Upstairs, the open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining room, sitting room, and living room with an ease that suits both quiet evenings and larger gatherings, alongside three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The primary suite offers its own soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanities, and a walk-in closet ready to be configured to your preference. Downstairs, the lower level has a distinct character of its own: a family room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace framed in black stacked stone, a wet bar with black leathered granite and a built-in wine and glass rack, a full bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and a mudroom, with engineered hardwood flooring underfoot throughout. The construction quality is evident in the details, from a three-car garage and sound-dampening insulation in every upstairs bedroom wall and the laundry room, to a hydro-air heating system that keeps humidity comfortable through New England winters, over 110 recessed lights, and switches and outlets placed exactly where you'd want them. Hardwood floors run through the entire upper level. Sitting on a nearly half-acre lot lined with mature trees, the backyard offers genuine privacy, with a patio and deck that make outdoor living an easy extension of the home. Solar-ready with conduit running to the attic and pre-wired for an EV charger, the property is well-positioned for how people choose to live today.

175 West St, Reading

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: McCaul & Mounsif Real Estate Group from Listing Office: McCaul & Mounsif Real Estate Group LLC.

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