124 Prescott St, Reading, MA 01867

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 2,322 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to this unique and stately Center Entrance Colonial! Built at the turn of the century, many of its original features have been lovingly preserved. Step on to the wide and welcoming front porch and into the spacious entry foyer. You will find hard wood flooring, many built-ins, window seats, wainscoting, and hidden nooks characteristic of that time period. It offers a classic floor plan with spacious rooms, two fireplaces, many windows, and a large eat-in kitchen. The rear screened-in porch, provides a private connection to the outdoors. The second floor "Study" has a fireplace and offers versatile use, including the possibility of a fifth bedroom. The generous lot is just the right size, complete with a garage, plenty of off street parking and the rare enhancement of a copper beech tree. Other features and improvements are: a five year old gas fired state of the art heating system, and hot water tank, a 7 year old roof, gas cooking, a whole house fan, a walk-up attic for possible future expansion, a third full bathroom in the basement laundry room, a water filtration system, a newer refrigerator and a new washer and dryer. Situated on a corner lot in the highly desirable West Side, this fine home is 0.5 miles to the Reading commuter rail station and 0.4 miles to the Joshua Eaton and Parker Middle Schools.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 30, 2026

Data Last Updated:

October 5, 2026 at 1:08PM

Listing Office:

Leading Edge Real Estate : 781-944-6060

Listing Agent:

The Beaton Team : 781-439-7711

MLS ID:

73584842

Interior

• General: ClosetCrown MoldingWindow SeatBathroom - 3/4Entrance FoyerStudy3/4 BathWalk-up Attic
• Appliances: Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasherDryerWater Treatment
• Laundry: In BasementWasher Hookup
• Basement: FullPartially FinishedBulkheadUnfinished
• Flooring: WoodTileCarpetHardwoodFlooring - HardwoodFlooring - Wood
• A/C: Window Unit(s)Whole House Fan
• Heating: BaseboardNatural GasFireplace
• Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• General: PorchPorch - ScreenedDeck
• Style: Colonial
• Parking: DetachedGarage Door OpenerPaved DriveOff StreetPavedParking spaces: 6

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Storm Window(s)
• General: FrameStone

Location

• Road/Access: Public
• Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
• County: Middlesex

Lot

• Zoning: S15M:0016 B:0000 L:0045.0732312

Utilities

• Utilities: for Gas RangeWasher HookupCircuit Breakers
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: MLS Property Information Network
• Exclusions: Included In The Sale Is The Play Structure