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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $487,500 on Jul 17, 2003

249 FOREST ST

READING, MA 01867
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,416 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1815
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$487,500 · Jul 17, 2003
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$490,000
READING COOPERATIVE BANK · R · recorded May 9, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,726 (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.$941,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$512,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$429,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

249 Forest 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Among the oldest 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 area3,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,950 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1815
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 249 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,416 ft²91% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac56% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than1815almost no homesalmost no homes

About 249 Forest St

When did 249 Forest St, Reading, MA last sell?

249 Forest St, Reading, MA last sold on Jul 17, 2003 for $487,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Forest St, Reading, MA?

249 Forest St, Reading, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,416 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 249 Forest St, Reading, MA built?

249 Forest St, Reading, MA was built in 1815, making it 211 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 249 Forest St, Reading, MA?

249 Forest St, Reading, MA is assigned to Birch Meadow Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (middle), rated A-; 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 249 Forest St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,416 ft² against a typical 1,950 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1815 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Forest St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Forest St, Reading, MA was $10,726. The county assessed it at $941,700.

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