38 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
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38 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
38 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
38 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
38 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
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38 Highland St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,378 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,378 sqft

Price per Sqft $357

MLS Listing ID 73574006

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $8,946

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.270 Acres

Acres 0.27

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

They simply don't make homes like this anymore. Set in one of Reading's most loved Birch Meadow neighborhoods, just steps from downtown, this turn-of-the-century Colonial offers 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and the kind of craftsmanship, scale and character that is nearly impossible to replicate today. The moment you step inside, the striking foyer sets the tone. Warm, welcoming and rich with architectural detail, it gives you an immediate sense of what makes this home so special. It's not simply a pass-through space; it's a beautiful introduction to the craftsmanship and character that continue throughout the home, and one of those details that feels even more special in person. Throughout, you'll find 9-foot + ceilings, hardwood floors, ornate millwork, stained-glass windows, original cast-iron radiators, beautiful built-ins and substantial pocket doors, all reminders of an era when homes were built with incredible attention to detail. The large bedrooms continue that sense of scale, while a walk-in pantry adds both function and another layer of old-home charm that is increasingly hard to find. A walk-up attic offers exciting possibilities for future expansion, while two separate driveways provide added flexibility and potential to explore an ADU, subject to town approvals through oversized detached garage. Thoughtful updates over the years include a newer roof, replacement windows, new appliances, updated electrical and a new oil tank. And then there's the location. You're just moments from the Birch Meadow school complex and YMCA, with fields, courts, playgrounds and recreation practically outside your door. Downtown Reading, local restaurants, shops, coffee, the commuter rail and everything that makes this community so special are all within easy reach. It's a location that allows you to truly become part of the neighborhood and enjoy a lifestyle where so much of your day-to-day life is right around you. Owned by the same family for nearly six decades, this home has been the backdrop for generations of memories and is ready for someone new to make it their own. Rich in architectural detail and ready for its next chapter, this is a home you need to experience in person to fully appreciate.

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning S15

Direction Off of Lowell Street

Rooms

Family Room Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Pocket Door

Basement Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances

Interior

Interior Features Closet, Entrance Foyer, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic

Heating Steam, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Disposal

Laundry First Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Garage Spaces 1.0

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Utilities Available for Electric Range

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 12

Garage Yes

Building

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Schools

Elementary Schools Birch Meadow

Middle Schools Coolidge

High Schools Rmhs

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Contract

Listing Terms Contract

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