856 Main Street

Taxes: $6,759 (2025)

About this home

Character, Condition and Location all wrapped into one lovely package! Currently used as two separate living areas, this often admired home is on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The large yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Single Wide, Farmhouse

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Heat Pump, 3 or More

Heating

Central Heat, Electric Baseboard, Central Heat, Gas

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl, Particle Board

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Master Bath

No

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Lot

Wooded, Paved Drive, Sloping

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access

Electric

Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior

Porch, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard