Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading Reading

$1,950 Total Monthly Price

249 Forest St Unit A

Reading, MA 01867

617-680-6999

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

600 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 31

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Wood Flooring
Tennis Courts
Jogging Path
Porch

249 Forest St Unit A

About This Home

$900 deposit, Available Aug 31

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. MLS ID 73546852

249 Forest St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 01867 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1825 | Remodeled

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom Primary bedroom located on second floor Linen Closet In Bathroom Separate Shower 2 Bedrooms Low Flow Toliet

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Combination Dining and Living Room Window Screens 600 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $900 Property Available on 8/31/26 Assessor Parcel Number 736247 Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, extra storage, garden area, air conditioning

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Lot Details

18,100 Sq Ft Lot Garden

Outdoor Features

Porch Rain Gutters

Parking

2 Open Parking Spaces 2 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Oil Internet Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $900

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Electricity
Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer
Air Conditioning

Contact

Listed by Holly Welch | Churchill Properties
Phone Number
Source

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City - Reading

Reading is a highly sought-after suburb in the greater Boston area. The city draws in residents with exceptional schools, top-notch community amenities, and welcoming atmosphere. Reading is dedicated to preserving its past while focusing on its future through restoration projects and support of local businesses. The thriving downtown corridor, filled with locally owned shops and restaurants, is an excellent example of the Reading spirit. The downtown area also serves as a community gathering spot during events and festivals with the Town Common being the central spot of downtown. Vast woodlands like Cedar Swamp, Timberneck Swamp, Bare Meadow, and Reading Town Forest are some of the lush park lands located within Reading. Other parts of Reading hold more greenspaces that hide residential neighborhoods. Renters have a variety of rental options in Reading as apartments, houses, and condos are available.

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Amenities

Air Conditioning

Heating

Range

Porch

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Electricity, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer, Air Conditioning Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Merrimack College	Drive:	18 min	10.5 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	16 min	11.6 mi
Middlesex C.C., Bedford Campus	Drive:	27 min	13.1 mi
North Shore C.C., Danvers	Drive:	23 min	13.5 mi

249 Forest St Unit A is within 16 minutes or 11.6 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Merrimack College and Middlesex C.C., Bedford Campus.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Reading include Oak Grove Station, located 8.5 miles from 249 Forest St Unit A. 249 Forest St Unit A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 17.9 miles or 26 minutes away, and Manchester Boston Regional, located 38.3 miles or 54 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Oak Grove Station	Drive:	15 min	8.5 mi
Malden Center Station	Drive:	16 min	11.3 mi
Medford/Tufts	Drive:	16 min	11.5 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	17 min	12.0 mi
Wellington Station	Drive:	18 min	12.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Reading	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Wilmington	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi
Wakefield	Drive:	8 min	3.7 mi
North Wilmington	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi
Anderson/Woburn Regional Transportation Center	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	26 min	17.9 mi
Manchester Boston Regional	Drive:	54 min	38.3 mi

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Scores provided by

Active

Soundscore^™

74 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 249 Forest St Unit A.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
41-47 High St	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
525 Main St	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
345 Main St	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi

249 Forest St Unit A has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Breakheart Reservation	Drive:	16 min	6.1 mi
Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo	Drive:	11 min	6.2 mi
Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	12 min	6.6 mi
Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	15 min	7.4 mi
Harold Parker State Forest	Drive:	19 min	8.2 mi

249 Forest St Unit A has 5 parks within 8.2 miles, including Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo, Breakheart Reservation, and Middlesex Fells Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Winchester Hospital	Drive:	12 min	6.5 mi
MelroseWakefield Healthcare	Drive:	13 min	7.2 mi
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington	Drive:	14 min	7.3 mi