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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 āroomsā perfect for relaxing and entertaining.Upstairs, youāll 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, itās 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 doesnāt come along every day. Come see for yourself ā you may never want to leave! Option to purchase furnished.
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Basic Information
- Bedrooms3
- Mls StatusNew
- Bathroom3
- Listing Terms Contract
- Lot Features Wooded
- Parcel Number M:0012 B:0000 L:0069.0,731598
- Road Frontage DescriptionPaved
Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value $777,500
- Tax Year 2026
- Taxes$8,521
School Information
- High School Rmhs
- Elementary SchoolBirch Meadow
- High SchoolReading Memorial
- Junior HighCoolidge
Parking
- Parking Spaces8
- Open Parking YN Yes
- Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Rooms
- Bathroom 1 Main, First,6.083333333 x 5.083333333
- Bathroom 2 Second,7.166666666 x 5.833333333
- Bathroom 3 Second,9.166666666 x 6
- Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
- Bedroom 2 Second,11.166666666 x 16.166666666
- Bedroom 3 Second,10.25 x 13.333333333
- Dining Room Main, First,11.166666666 x 11.333333333
- Family Room Main, First,15 x 14.75
- Full Bath2
- Half Baths1
- Kitchen Main, First,19.583333333 x 11.333333333
- Living Room Main, First,15.333333333 x 23
- Main Level Bathrooms 1
- Master Bedroom Second,15
Basic Information
- List Price$999,900
- MLS Number73590410
- Modification Date10/14/2026
- Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Location
- Address78 Cross Street
- Building Number78
- CountyMiddlesex
- StateMA
- StreetCross Street
- TownReading
- Zip01867
Building
- BasementFull, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
- Building Area Units Square Feet
- Construction Materials Frame
- Door Features Insulated Doors
- FireplaceYes
- Fireplaces Total 1
- FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Block
- Patio And Porch Features Deck - Wood, Patio
- Property StyleCape
- Rooms9
- Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
- Window Features Insulated Windows, Screens
- Year Built1935
- Year Built Details Actual
- Year Built Source Public Records
Property
- Acreage0.36
- Frontage Length 100
Interior
- Flooring
- Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Hardwood
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
- Interior Features
- Bonus Room
- Cabinets - Upgraded
- Cable Hookup
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Countertops - Upgraded
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Kitchen
- Lighting - Overhead
- Mud Room
- Pantry
- Recessed Lighting
- Wainscoting
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Deck - Wood
- Decorative Lighting
- Fenced Yard
- Patio
- Professional Landscaping
- Rain Gutters
- Screens
- Sprinkler System
- Stone Wall
- Storage
- Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- RoofShingle
Utilities
- Cooling Ductless
- Cooling YN Yes
- Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
- Heat SystemYes
- Heating Hot Water, Oil
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Water Source Public
Property Information
- Square Feet2,081
- Building Area Source Measured
- Living Area 2,081
- Lot Size Square Feet 15,542
- Lot Size Units Acres
- Property Condition Remodeled
- Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Amenities
- Amenities
- Bike Path
- Conservation Area
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Park
- Pool
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- Tennis Court(s)
- Walk/Jog Trails
- Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Range, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Green Energy Efficient Thermostat
Water Body
- Miles to Beach2
- Waterfront Features Lake/Pond,1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Legal
- ZoningS15
Other
- Date Listed10/14/2026
- Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
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Listed by Chrisanne Connolly of Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
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