New
$624,900
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,801 sqft · 0.97 acre lot
17 Elm St, North Reading, MA 01864
Single family · Built 1740 · $164/sqft ·
$4,032/mo est. payment
Flood factor 1/10
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, 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.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14' x 15.5'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16.5' x 15.5'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 16' x 14'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12.5' x 13.5'
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 10' x 10'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 217
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 256
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 16
- Basement Features: Partial, Crawl Space, Interior Entry
- Family Room Dimensions: 18' x 13'
- Living Room Dimensions: 13' x 16'
- Family Room Sqft: 234
- Living Room Sqft: 208
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 10.5' x 12'
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 9' x 11'
- Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 9' x 6'
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 126
- Bathroom 2 Sqft: 99
Interior Features
- Sitting room
- Entry hall
- Kitchen
- Bonus room
- Mud room
- Flooring: Wood
Appliances
- Laundry Features: First Floor
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Oil
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 6
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 14' x 16'
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Sqft: 224
- Kitchen Dimensions: 14.5' x 10'
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 145
Exterior and Lot Features
- Garden
Schools
- 9
L D Batchelder School
elementary · K-5 · 2.4 mi
- 9
North Reading High School
high · 9-12 · 2.6 mi
- 8
North Reading Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 2.6 mi
Wreath School
elementary · 1.5 mi
Lakeside School
elementary · 4-9 · 2.5 mi
East Area
elementary · 1-12 · 2.5 mi
Price history
- Nov 7, 2026 · Price Changed$624,900
- Oct 14, 2026 · Listing Removed$749,900
- Sep 8, 2026 · Listed$749,900
- Sep 8, 2026 · Price Changed$749,900
- Jul 30, 2026 · Listed$799,900
Tax history
- 2026$10,554 tax · $810,600 assessed
- 2025$10,264 tax · $785,900 assessed
- 2024$10,841 tax · $820,700 assessed
- 2023$10,511 tax · $751,300 assessed
- 2022$9,482 tax · $632,100 assessed
- 2021$8,804 tax · $563,300 assessed
- 2020$8,424 tax · $540,000 assessed
- 2019$7,849 tax · $503,800 assessed
Home value
$753,800
- Cotality$753,800
- Quantarium$765,357
- Collateral Analytics$742,000
Where it is
Listed by Kevin Fruh · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty · MLSPIN
