Sold: Jul 30, 2026
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Sold: Jul 30, 2026

$1,950/mo

2 Beds 1 Baths 600 SQFT 0.00 Acres
Type: Rentals

249 Forest St # A
Reading, MA 01867

MLS#: 73546852
Holly Welch
Holly Welch
Churchill Properties
North Shore MA & Southern NH Residential Specialist
Phone: 617.680.6999
Office: 833.668.4649
Presented by: Holly Welch with Churchill Properties.

Property Description

 

Fantastic Philadelphia-style two-story residence in wing of a beautifully restored historic home complemented by tiered gardens and lush foliage. Located conveniently between Route 28/Main St and Routes 129 + 93, it features a comfortable living room, galley kitchen, sparkling 3/4 bathroom, and 2nd floor primary bedroom, and 2nd room for a home office and/or walk-in closet. Rent fee includes heat, water/sewer, hot water, electric, trash pick-up, yard maintenance and snow removal. Sunlight flows in through triple-wide living room windows overlooking private backyard and colorful perennial gardens. Entry to unit via side porch offers outdoor seating plus off-street parking for up to two vehicles, short walks to Birch Meadow recreation area and Burbank YMCA. If you're looking for easy access to major highways or a short drive to commuter rail and bus stop in downtown area, this is the one for you! NO Smoking - all forms! Available for 8/31-possibly sooner -after painting is completed.


 

General

AppliancesRange, Refrigerator
Availability Date2026-08-31
Building Area Units0 sqft
Certified TreatedUnknown
CityReading
Close Price$1,950
Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
CountyMiddlesex
Current FinancingCash
DirectionsMain St/ rte 28 to Forest or Rte 129/ Lowell St to Grove St- at lights and right on Forest, GPS
DisclosuresInterior photos from prior rental. One-Two window A/Cs available. Storage space w/ approval. Rent based on 2 - each add'l is $25/month for utilities.
Full Baths1
HOANo
HeatingOil
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Lot Size Square Feet18,100 sqft
Lot Size UnitsAcres
Ok to LeaseLease Terms(Lease), Term of Rental(12)
Parcel Number736,247
Patio/Porch FeaturesPorch
Pets AllowedNo
PossessionPoss Sooner
Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
Property Attached Y/NYes
Property ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
Property SubtypeApartment
Property TypeResidential Lease
Rent IncludesHeat, Hot Water, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Air Conditioning
Senior Community Y/NNo
Standard StatusClosed
StatusRented
Total Rooms4
Unit Number0
Year Built1825
Year Built DetailsActual, Renovated Since
Year Built SourcePublic Records

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area600 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Bathroom 1 LevelMain, First
Bedroom 2 FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Remodeled
Entry Level1
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringWood
Half Baths0
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCloset, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Internet Available - Unknown
Kitchen Area56 sqft
Kitchen Length8 sqft
Kitchen LevelFirst
Kitchen Width7 sqft
LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Main Level Bathrooms1
Primary Bedroom Area168 sqft
Primary Bedroom FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood, Remodeled
Primary Bedroom Length14 sqft
Primary Bedroom Width12 sqft
Primary on Main84
Second Bedroom Length12 sqft
Second Bedroom LevelSecond
Second Bedroom Width7 sqft
Total Baths1
Total Bedrooms2
Total Fireplaces0
Window FeaturesScreens

Exterior

Building Area Total600 sqft
Exterior AmenitiesPorch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
SpaNo
Total Parking2
Waterfront Y/NNo

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249 Forest St # A
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MLS#: 73546852
Holly Welch
Holly Welch
Churchill Properties
North Shore MA & Southern NH Residential Specialist
Phone: 617.680.6999
Office: 833.668.4649