$984,000
OPEN SAT 11:30AM - 1:30PM $5K PRICE DROP

21 Border Rd Reading, MA 01867

Reading Area

Estimated payment $6,315/month

Total Views 5,782
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,056 Sq Ft
$479 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Joshua Eaton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home transforms entertaining into an art form. The chef's kitchen steals the show with gleaming stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, soft-close drawers, and a generous peninsula that flows seamlessly into the dining room. A pot filler faucet puts gourmet cooking within reach. The fireplaced living room anchors the main level, while the sunroom becomes your personal retreat. Step onto the composite deck with customizable lighting settings and soak in the hot tub while overlooking your expansive backyard. Central AC keeps comfort constant. Three generous bedrooms occupy the main level, including one with an ensuite half bath, plus a full bathroom accessible to all. The lower level expands possibilities with a family room featuring a retractable projection screen & recessed lighting, a fourth bedroom, another full bathroom, and laundry. A recently updated heating system and hot water tank ensure reliability. One-car heated garage. Nestled in an established neighborhood on Reading's West Side with direct access to premier dining, shopping, and highways. This home delivers the lifestyle upgrade you've been seeking.

Listing Agent

Stakem Team

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 08/18/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Mark Stakem

Leading Edge Real Estate

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1983 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 20,022 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned S20

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Pot Filler

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0006 B:0000 L:0009.0,730287

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,124

Year Built

Built in 1983 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.46 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Split Entry
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • MLSPIN_ADU: N
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Peninsula
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1364
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 692
  • Living Area: 2056
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Composite, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0006 B:0000 L:0009.0,730287
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20022
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9123.6

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,653 $759,700 $430,000 $329,700
2024 $8,396 $716,400 $405,500 $310,900
2023 $8,590 $682,300 $386,200 $296,100
2022 $8,269 $620,300 $351,100 $269,200
2021 $6,759 $588,800 $327,600 $261,200
2020 $7,776 $557,400 $310,200 $247,200
2019 $7,476 $530,900 $295,400 $235,500
2018 $5,938 $504,300 $280,600 $223,700
2017 $6,799 $484,600 $268,600 $216,000
2016 $5,933 $409,200 $222,100 $187,100
2015 $5,636 $383,400 $208,100 $175,300
2014 $5,433 $368,600 $200,100 $168,500
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/09/2026 09/09/26 Price Changed $984,000 -0.5% $479 / Sq Ft
08/18/2026 08/18/26 For Sale $989,000 -- $481 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $357,500 --
Deed $285,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $493,600 Unknown
Closed $392,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $360,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $332,000 No Value Available
Closed $41,800 No Value Available
Closed $53,625 No Value Available
Previous Owner $216,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73564919

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000006-000000-000009

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01801

21 Border Rd, Reading, MA

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