$749,900
About this home
Steeped in history and overflowing with character, this extraordinary 1740 Saltbox offers a rare opportunity to restore one of North Reading's timeless treasures. Rich in original architectural details, the home showcases wide pine floors, grand period fireplaces, paneled walls, custom built-ins, and the craftsmanship that defines early New England homes. Featuring five bedrooms and zoned as a two-family residence, the flexible layout presents endless possibilities for restoration, multi-generational living, investment, or creating a truly one-of-a-kind estate. Set on a lush lot with mature gardens, sprawling green space, and classic stone walls, the property offers a picturesque setting just moments from downtown North Reading with convenient access to Route 62 and Route 128. Ample off-street parking for up to 10 vehicles completes this remarkable offering. Bring your vision and breathe new life into a piece of North Reading history.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73573245
- Property type
- Multi Family
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 43
- On market date
- September 8, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 12
- Lot size
- 0.97 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- Peabody
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
- District
- North Reading
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.0:1
- District
- Lynnfield
Walkability
Blended score for North 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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 12, 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.