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$999,900
3 Beds 3 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2081
78 Cross Street
Reading, MA 01867
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Property Description

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 “rooms” perfect for relaxing and entertaining.Upstairs, you’ll 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, it’s 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 doesn’t come along every day. Come see for yourself — you may never want to leave! Option to purchase furnished.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19'7"X11'4"
  • Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Gas Stove, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Sconce, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Skylight, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting, Walk-in Storage, Window(s) - Picture
  • Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Vent Hood
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11'2"X11'4"
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 6'1"X5'1"
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 7'2"X5'10"
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 9'2"X6
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet - Linen, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce, Remodeled, Skylight

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11'9"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in, Decorative Molding, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Skylight, Wainscoting, Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11'2"X16'2"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10'3"X13'4"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15'4"X23
  • Living Room Features: Exterior Access, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X14'9"
  • Family Room Features: Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Wainscoting, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Utility Connections: Icemaker Connection, Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer, for Gas Oven, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 8

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2081
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Concrete Block, Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Fenced/Enclosed, Wooded
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Gutters, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Storage Shed
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint.
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73590410
  • Last Updated: 10/18/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Seller's Representative: Chrisanne Connolly, Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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