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$750,589$417 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $150,500 on Aug 28, 1996

26 FOREST ST

READING, MA 01867
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,798 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$751K
$684K low$818K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,500 · Aug 28, 1996
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$410,589
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$328,471
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.46%
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.$250,000
GARY NEEDHAM · recorded Apr 12, 2001
2nd 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.$90,000
MASSBANK OF SAVINGS

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,065 (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.$883,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$478,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$405,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$860,985

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
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.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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.

M
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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%

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.Yes

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

26 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Older than 71% of homes in Reading 01867

What homes are worth in Reading 01867

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$375K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 28% 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.

Estimated value$750,589
CheaperTypical $868,222Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$417
CheaperTypical $462Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,798 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 26 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$750,58928% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41731% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,798 ft²43% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac16% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194129% of homes37% of homes

About 26 Forest St

How much is 26 Forest St, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Forest St, Reading, MA is $750,589 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $683,518 to $817,660. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Forest St, Reading, MA last sell?

26 Forest St, Reading, MA last sold on Aug 28, 1996 for $150,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26 Forest St, Reading, MA?

26 Forest St, Reading, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,798 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 26 Forest St, Reading, MA built?

26 Forest St, Reading, MA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 26 Forest St, Reading, MA?

26 Forest St, Reading, MA is assigned to Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (middle), rated A-; Birch Meadow Elementary School (elementary), 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 26 Forest St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 28% of them ($750,589 against a typical $868,222), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($417 against a typical $462), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,798 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1941 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 46% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 26 Forest St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Forest St, Reading, MA was $10,065. The county assessed it at $883,700.

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