Padma Sonti
Keller Williams Realty/Merrimack Valley
(351) 300-4458
57 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$865,000 Price
42 Riverside Dr Reading, MA 01867
Reading Area
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,460
Sq Ft
10,001
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Landscaped Professionally
- Property is near public transit and schools
- Joshua Eaton Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of August 2026Desirable WEST SIDE - 9 Room Charming Colonial - Professionally Landscaped - Lg Corner Lot w/lg Shed - Sought-after Location - just minutes to JOSHUA EATON School - Commuter Rail - Washington Pk - Reading Ctr - Shops, Restaurants and Highway access! This lovingly maintained home features a spacious, flexible - flowing layout, completely newly painted interior and newly installed laminated flooring in Kitchen and Family Rm. The Main Level offers a large front-to-back Living Rm w/FP - Dining Rm - Kitchen w/New Quartz Counters and Dining area - Half Bath and a gorgeous, sun-filled Family Rm w/Siders providing direct access to the expansive Deck & Patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs offers 4 Bedrooms, Full Bath and access to a Walk-up Attic. The lg Lower Level has a finished Family Rm and includes a Laundry and Storage area and is rough-plumbed for a 3rd Bath. Start the school year at the desirable JOSHUA EATON School - enjoy all Reading's Amenities and its vibrant Downtown.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group Listed on: 07/16/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,237
Year Built
- Built in 1978
Lot Details
- 10,001 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned S15
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Sliding Doors
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Dryer
- Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Bathtub with Shower
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 4 Car Parking Spaces
- Tandem Parking
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Schools
- Joshua Eaton Elementary School
- Parker Middle School
- Reading Memorial High School
Utilities
- Two cooling system units
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- 100 Amp Service
- Water Heater
- Internet Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00720
- Assessor Parcel Number 732345
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- West Side Location Subdivision
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 29, 2024
Sold by
Hart Robert J and Hart Mary D
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 1999
Sold by
Cummings Victoria H
Bought by
Hart Robert J and Hart Mary D
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Reading, MA
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Padma Sonti
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Matheus Goncalves
Matheus Goncalves
Mega Realty Services Inc
(508) 761-1925
166 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$710,000 Price
-
Eugene Clements
Eugene Clements
Clements Realty Group
(351) 666-8361
46 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$579,000 Price
-
Richard Pignone
Richard Pignone
Pignone Realty Group LLC
(781) 734-6832
22 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$505,000 Price
-
Nicholas Newhall
Nicholas Newhall
Real Estate by Hughes & Assoc. Inc.
(781) 537-0925
30 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$340,000 Price
-
Donald Cranley
Donald Cranley
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 782-2865
41 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$675,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $315,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $65,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $101,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $87,342 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 08/20/26 | Sold | $1,052,000 | +0.3% | $428 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2026 07/21/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2026 07/16/26 | For Sale | $1,049,000 | -- | $426 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
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 | $10,082 | $885,200 | $481,900 | $403,300 |
| 2024 | $9,968 | $850,500 | $463,000 | $387,500 |
| 2023 | $9,655 | $766,900 | $417,400 | $349,500 |
| 2022 | $9,295 | $697,300 | $379,500 | $317,800 |
| 2021 | $9,249 | $669,700 | $363,600 | $306,100 |
| 2020 | $8,890 | $637,300 | $346,000 | $291,300 |
| 2019 | $8,639 | $607,100 | $329,600 | $277,500 |
| 2018 | $7,941 | $572,500 | $310,800 | $261,700 |
| 2017 | $7,579 | $540,200 | $293,200 | $247,000 |
| 2016 | $8,396 | $579,000 | $293,700 | $285,300 |
| 2015 | $7,866 | $535,100 | $271,400 | $263,700 |
| 2014 | $7,621 | $517,000 | $262,200 | $254,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Lucille Murray
Seller's Agent in 2026
Lucille Murray
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
(781) 820-5028
25 Total Sales
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Kristin Atwood
KA
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Kristin Atwood
Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
(781) 258-6241
12 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73544401
APN: READ-000016-000000-000072
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