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.
249 Forest St
Reading, MA 01867
Apartment building
2 beds
Available units
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What's special
Lush foliageBeautifully restored historic homePhiladelphia-style two-story residenceGalley kitchenColorful perennial gardensTiered gardensOverlooking private backyard
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Range
- Refrigerator
Heating
- Oil
Neighborhood: 01867
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Car-DependentBike Score®
/ 100
Somewhat BikeableNearby schools in Reading
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Arthur W Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 249 Forest St?
249 Forest St has a walk score of 19, it's car-dependent.
What schools are assigned to 249 Forest St?
The schools assigned to 249 Forest St include Birch Meadow Elementary School, Arthur W Coolidge Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School.
What neighborhood is 249 Forest St in?
249 Forest St is in the 01867 neighborhood in Reading, MA.
