$999,900
78 Cross Street
Reading, MA, 01867
Turn the key and fall in love with this long-loved home, where no detail has been overlooked. At the heart of the home is a light-filled kitchen with an adjacent scullery and mudroom, and a large island that opens to a welcoming dining room. The main living area offers a cozy, fireplaced living room that flows into a spacious family room, both full of custom details and character. Sliders lead to a dream garden with outdoor “rooms” perfect for relaxing and entertaining.Upstairs, you’ll find three inviting bedrooms and two full baths, including a light-filled primary en-suite with custom carpentry, a skylight for stargazing, and a beautiful tiled bath with a walk-in glass shower. Six closets, built-in drawers, accessible eaves storage, and a second washer/dryer hookup add plenty of storage and convenience.The lower level is practical and utilitarian, with a workshop area, custom storage shelving, laundry area, and a finished room offering flexibility for a variety of uses. Outside is every bit as special as the interior, with something to discover around every corner. Enjoy a pitch-and-putt, custom treehouse, quaint storage shed, garden cottage/creative studio, fire pit, deck, patio, irrigation, and a tucked-away pea gravel seating area. It’s not just pretty, it’s sturdy, too! Harvey and Pella replacement windows and doors throughout, a brand-new 5-zone heating system, 2 zones of central air, a 35-year architectural roof, upgraded 200-amp electrical service, and newer plumbing. A home with this much charm, character, and thoughtful detail doesn’t come along every day. Come see for yourself — you may never want to leave! Option to purchase furnished.
Property Details
Price:
$999,900
MLS #:
73590410
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Oct 14, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,081
Total Sq Ft:
2,081
Lot Size:
15,542 sqft / 0.36 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1935
Schools
Elementary School:
Birch Meadow
Middle School:
Coolidge
High School:
Rmhs
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1832
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
249
Cooling
Ductless
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring – Engineered Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water, Oil
Interior Features
Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Lighting – Overhead, Closet/Cabinets – Custom Built, Pantry, Countertops – Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops – Upgraded, Cabinets – Upgraded, Wainscoting, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Kitchen, Internet Available – Unknown
Laundry Features
Dryer Hookup – Electric, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Cape
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Deck – Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Green Energy Efficient
Thermostat
Lot Features
Wooded
Open Parking Spaces
8
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Patio And Porch Features
Deck – Wood, Patio
Roof
Shingle
Waterfront Features
Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Window Features
Insulated Windows, Screens
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,521
Marie Andrews is an award-winning, licensed real estate broker with licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. She has been selling real estate in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked for Century 21 Advanced Realty, building a reputation as a multi-million dollar producer. She has developed an extensive network of investors, lenders, and attorneys. Marie has a wide knowledge base on property management, Massachusetts real estate law, and building…
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Reading as of Oct 17, 2026
49
Single Family Listed
40
Avg DOM
475
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,084,949
Avg List Price
Community
- Address78 Cross Street Reading MA
- CityReading
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code01867
Subdivisions in Reading
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Property Summary
- 78 Cross Street Reading MA is a Single Family for sale in Reading, MA, 01867. It is listed for $999,900 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,081 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1935. The current price per square foot is $480. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Reading is $475. The average listing price for Single Family in Reading is $1,084,949. To schedule a showing of MLS#73590410 at 78 Cross Street in Reading, MA, contact your Pegasus Realty LLC agent at 781-858-3505.
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78 Cross Street
Reading, MA