Fantastic Philadelphia-style two-story residence in wing of a beautifully restored historic home complemented by tiered gardens and lush foliage. Located conveniently between Route 28/Main St and Routes 129 + 93, it features a comfortable living room, galley kitchen, sparkling 3/4 bathroom, and 2nd floor primary bedroom, and 2nd room for a home office and/or walk-in closet. Rent fee includes heat, water/sewer, hot water, electric, trash pick-up, yard maintenance and snow removal. Sunlight flows in through triple-wide living room windows overlooking private backyard and colorful perennial gardens. Entry to unit via side porch offers outdoor seating plus off-street parking for up to two vehicles, short walks to Birch Meadow recreation area and Burbank YMCA. If you're looking for easy access to major highways or a short drive to commuter rail and bus stop in downtown area, this is the one for you! NO Smoking - all forms! Available for 8/31-possibly sooner -after painting is completed.

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Mls StatusNew
Parcel Number 736247
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Air Conditioning
Unit NumberA

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Parking Spaces2

Rooms

Bathroom1
Bathroom 1 Main, First,8 x 5
Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
Bedroom 2 Second,12 x 7
Bedrooms2
Full Bath1
Kitchen First,8 x 7
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Master Bedroom Second,14

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Date Available08/31/2026
List Price$1,950
MLS Number73546852
Modification Date07/08/2026
Property SubTypeApartment

Location

Address249 Forest Street
Building Number249
CountyMiddlesex
StateMA
StreetForest Street
TownReading
Zip01867

Building

Building Area Units Square Feet
Entry Level 1
Patio And Porch Features Porch
Rooms4
Window Features Screens
Year Built1825
Year Built Details Actual, Renovated Since
Year Built Source Public Records

Interior

Flooring Wood
Interior Features Closet, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Exterior Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden

Utilities

Cooling YN Yes
Heat SystemYes
Heating Oil

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Building Area Source Plans
Living Area 600
Lot Size Square Feet 18,100
Lot Size Units Acres
Property Attached YN Yes
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Square Feet600

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- Bike Path
- Conservation Area
- Golf
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Medical Facility
- Park
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- T-Station
- Tennis Court(s)
- Walk/Jog Trails
Appliances IncludedRange, Refrigerator
Other AmenitiesGarden, Golf, Tennis

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Date Listed07/08/2026
Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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