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$749,000

79 Hancock St, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listed by Richard Pignone
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,342 sqft
Year built
1920

About this home

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a single-family home in Reading with its award-winning school system for the price of many local condos! This charming home offers hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, and a versatile layout featuring a dedicated home office, perfect for today's work-from-home lifestyle. Relax on the inviting farmer's porch or enjoy the private backyard. Located on a quiet dead-end street just steps from conservation land with scenic walking trails, yet only a short walk to the commuter rail for an easy trip into Boston. Convenient to downtown Reading, restaurants, shopping, Routes 93 & 128, and everything the area has to offer. Recent electrical upgrades provide added peace of mind, while the flexible floor plan makes this home ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking to enjoy all that Reading has to offer. A rare combination of affordability, location, and lifestyle!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73506216
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
120
On market date
April 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.21 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Alice M Barrows
0.46 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
351
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
District
Reading
Middle
Walter S Parker Middle
0.33 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
485
Student:teacher ratio
10.3:1
District
Reading
High
Reading Memorial High
0.72 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

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$4,661/mo
$149,800 down
$599,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,886
Property tax (est.)$624
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 2, 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.