79 Hancock St, Reading, MA 01867
Middlesex County
Key Facts
Description
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a single-family home in Reading with its award-winning school system for the price of many local condos! This charming home offers hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, and a versatile layout featuring a dedicated home office—perfect for today's work-from-home lifestyle. Relax on the inviting farmer's porch or enjoy the private backyard. Located on a quiet dead-end street just steps from conservation land with scenic walking trails, yet only a short walk to the commuter rail for an easy trip into Boston. Convenient to downtown Reading, restaurants, shopping, Routes 93 & 128, and everything the area has to offer. Recent electrical upgrades provide added peace of mind, while the flexible floor plan makes this home ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking to enjoy all that Reading has to offer. A rare combination of affordability, location, and lifestyle!
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,342 sq ft
Lot Size
0.21 acres
Parking Spaces
4
Zoning
S15
Days on Market
53
MLS® Listing#
73506216
Property Features
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Basement
Parking
Patio
Foundation
Other Structures
Community
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- Bedroom 211.666666666x10.25Second
- Bedroom 310.416666666x8.166666666Second
- Dining Room13.416666666x10.25First
- Kitchen20.583333333x10.416666666First
- Living Room13.583333333x12.916666666First
- Master Bedroom12.833333333x11.25Second
- Office8.75x6.916666666Second
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$8,264
Tax year 2026
Assessed Value
$754,000
Parcel Number
M:020.000000143.0,733638
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Affordability Calculator
$147,800
Estimated monthly payment
$3,933/mo
Principal $591,200 · Est. interest $824,777 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Reading, MA
- $928,571
- Median Listing Price
- 33
- Median Days on Market
- 2,137
- Median Sq Ft
- $451
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 67
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 20% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 22% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Reading, MA.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Walter S Parker Middle School
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Reading Montessori School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
Austin Preparatory School
Secondary · 0.5 mi away
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Sawyer Nursery School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Reading Memorial High School
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
Reading Public Schools
School · 0.7 mi away
Birch Meadow Elementary School Pto
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Goddard School
School · 1.7 mi away
J Warren Killam Elementary School
Elementary · 1.8 mi away
Wood End Elementary School
Elementary · 1.8 mi away
Little Treasures Schoolhouse
School · 1.8 mi away
Little Sprouts
School · 1.9 mi away
Puddle Duck Day School
School · 1.9 mi away
5 Senses School
Elementary · 2.1 mi away
Walton
Elementary · 2.2 mi away
Children's Dyslexia Center
School · 2.2 mi away
West Ward School
School · 2.4 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Pignone Realty Group LLC - 7817997060
Presented by: Richard Pignone