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$1,200,000

79 Orange Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listed by The Kennedy Team
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,836 sqft
Year built
1925

About this home

Move right in and enjoy this stunning Georgian Colonial, located near downtown, the commuter rail, and major highway access. Cherished by the same family for decades, this bright and spacious home is filled with character and charm, featuring generous room sizes, soaring ceilings, and rich original woodwork throughout. A stunning center staircase creates an unforgettable first impression. The flexible floor plan offers four bedrooms and two full baths, with two bedrooms and a full bath on each level., with walk-in closets. An open second-floor landing provides space for a home office, reading nook, or sitting area. The inviting kitchen features a cozy breakfast nook. The lower level offers additional versatile space for a family room, exercise area, office, or guest accommodations. Outside, enjoy a private fenced yard and the convenience of a two-car garage. Rare opportunity to own a home that seamlessly blends timeless character with everyday functionality.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73537182
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
128
On market date
June 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.26 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
J Warren Killam
0.86 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
407
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Reading
Middle
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
1.05 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
406
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Reading
High
Reading Memorial High
0.86 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,135
Student:teacher ratio
12.9:1
District
Reading

Walkability

Blended score for Reading's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

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Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
30 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks7
Schools3
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Reading, from live MLS data.

On the market 128 days -- 52 more days than Reading's current average of 76 days.
For reference, the median list price across 124 active listings in Reading right now is $797,000.

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$240,000 down
$960,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,227
Property tax (est.)$1,000
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 22, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.