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Last sold for $2,875,000 on Feb 27, 2026

248 MAIN ST

READING, MA 01867
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Baths
1,982 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,875,000 · Feb 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,607 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$205,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$193,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parking Lot
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Joshua Eaton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01867These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,912
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

248 Main St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Older than 82% of homes in Reading 01867

How it measures up in Reading 01867

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 01867.

Living area1,982 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,938 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 248 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,982 ft²52% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac27% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than192018% of homes26% of homes

About 248 Main St

When did 248 Main St, Reading, MA last sell?

248 Main St, Reading, MA last sold on Feb 27, 2026 for $2,875,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 248 Main St, Reading, MA?

248 Main St, Reading, MA has 1,982 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 248 Main St, Reading, MA built?

248 Main St, Reading, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 248 Main St, Reading, MA?

248 Main St, Reading, MA is assigned to Joshua Eaton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 248 Main St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,982 ft² against a typical 1,938 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1920 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 248 Main St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Main St, Reading, MA was $2,607. The county assessed it at $205,800.

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