42 Winthrop Ave Reading, MA 01867
Estimated payment $5,048/month
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Sitting Room
About This Home
Spacious 5-bedroom, 1.5-bath home filled with early 1900s character and timeless details. Hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by gorgeous woodwork, archways, and a fireplaced living room. Enjoy the screened porch for private summer relaxation. Gorgeous lot in an amazing location—just moments to downtown, the commuter rail, all three schools, and local conveniences. Gas heat and potential to expand in the basement add modern comfort and future opportunity. With its charm, space, and setting, this home is a rare find.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,979
Year Built
- Built in 1935
Lot Details
- 10,036 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned S15
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Tudor Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,307 Sq Ft Home
- Picture Window
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Partial Basement
- Laundry on main level
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Bathtub with Shower
Parking
- 4 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Schools
- Birch Meadow Elementary School
- Coolidge Middle School
- RMHS High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000071.0,735024
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| 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 | $9,979 | $876,100 | $482,100 | $394,000 |
| 2024 | $9,866 | $841,800 | $463,100 | $378,700 |
| 2023 | $9,565 | $759,700 | $417,600 | $342,100 |
| 2022 | $9,212 | $691,100 | $379,600 | $311,500 |
| 2021 | $10,830 | $663,500 | $363,700 | $299,800 |
| 2020 | $8,811 | $631,600 | $346,100 | $285,500 |
| 2019 | $8,565 | $601,900 | $329,700 | $272,200 |
| 2018 | $7,877 | $567,900 | $310,900 | $257,000 |
| 2017 | $3,977 | $536,000 | $293,300 | $242,700 |
| 2016 | $6,973 | $480,900 | $264,900 | $216,000 |
| 2015 | $6,736 | $458,200 | $252,300 | $205,900 |
| 2014 | $6,287 | $426,500 | $234,700 | $191,800 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 10/06/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/01/2025 10/01/25 | For Sale | $799,900 | -- | $347 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $216,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $203,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $149,900 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $186,354 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $43,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $118,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $72,525 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73437852
APN: READ-000027-000000-000071
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