This spacious and distinctive home blends historic character with modern conveniences. The first floor offers a well designed layout featuring a living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, family room, mudroom, and a full bath. Upstairs, the second floor includes four good sized bedrooms and an additional room that can be used as an office or playroom and two full bathrooms, providing ample space for work and relaxation. Rich in original detail, the home showcases four working fireplaces and a wood stove, wide plank floors, soapstone countertops and a classic wood shingle roof. Known as the Richard Nichols farmstead, this property is a rare and authentic example of early architecture. Additional features include a Beverly jog addition, a walk-out lower level, a front and back staircase and numerous other updates. These improvements include a brand new two-car garage, new driveway, stone wall, landscaping, fresh interior paint in select rooms, and some recently refinished wood flooring.
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Last Checked: May 2nd, 2026 at 9:48am (Source: MLS PIN #73511368)
Garage Parking
Air Conditioning
Waterview
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 483 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Listing ID73511368
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$1,100,000 ($253.51/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CityReading
CountyMiddlesex
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking2
ZoningRes
Year Built1731
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsApproximate,Renovated Since
Interior Features for 483 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Approximate Living Area Total4339
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms9
Bedrooms4
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
CoolingSplit
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
FlooringTile
Electric220 Volts
Exterior Features for 483 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.46
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)20082
Total Parking8 (2 Garage)
Garage Parking2
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction MaterialsFrame
Road Frontage Type
Patio & PorchCovered
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
Utility Connections110 Volts
Water ViewsNo
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront Features
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse Amenities
Disclosures for 483 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourcePublic Records
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsNo
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 483 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax0
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$0
Location Information for 483 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Elementary SchoolSchool Dept
Middle SchoolCoolidge
High SchoolRmhs
Neighborhood(s)
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 483 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867
Agent
Name: Sumi Sinnatamby
Office
Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate