$1,600,000
SOLD APR 21, 2026

43 Ashley Place Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,840 Sq Ft
884,398,656 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 21, 2026

$563 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood End Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit and schools

About This Home

As of April 2026

STUNNING 4+BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH COLONIAL in one of READING'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBORHOODS!. The SPACIOUS ENTRYWAY opens to an OVERSIZED FRONT-TO-BACK LIVING ROOM w/BEAUTIFUL FIREPLACE. The FORMAL DINING ROOM features WAINSCOTTING, CUSTOM SHUTTERS & PLENTY OF ROOM for entertaining. The KITCHEN IS BRIGHT & SUNNY w/WHITE CABINETRY, QUARTZ COUNTERS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES & a separate casual DINING AREA. Completing this OPEN CONCEPT SPACE is the 1st FLOOR FAMILY ROOM w/GAS FIREPLACE & FRENCH DOORS that lead to a SCREENED-IN PORCH. The yard is large and FULLY FENCED-IN. The 2nd floor does not disappoint with ATTENTION TO DETAIL in every space. The PRIMARY SUITE stuns with its own FIREPLACE, WALK-IN CLOSET & PRIVATE BATH. There are 2 SUNNY BEDROOMS, an UPDATED FAMILY BATH & a 3rd BEDROOM with a BONUS PRIVATE SITTING AREA. The unfinished FULL BASEMENT has endless possibilities to ADD SQUARE FOOTAGE. The 2-CAR GARAGE has plenty of room for storage. Come experience THE BEST READING has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret O'Sullivan

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 02/25/2026

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Kostopoulos

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,097

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 20,303 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned S20

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,840 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Call Supt Elementary And Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:039.000000186.0,736944

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fairchild Estates Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,097

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Subdivision Name: Fairchild Estates
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Sun Room, Sitting Room
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce, Beadboard
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2840
  • Living Area: 2840
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • MAIN SO: BB5522
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass, Loose

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:039.000000186.0,736944
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20303
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14097

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Call Supt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Supt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2015
Closed on
Nov 3, 2015
Sold by
Lyons Joseph and Lyons Lisa G
Bought by
Thomas Scott and Thomas Anne M
Seller's Agent
Derek Greene
The Greene Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Solberg
South Shore Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$919,900
Sold Price
$881,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,400
-4.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$464,894
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,047,354

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1992
Sold by
Diacor Corp
Bought by
Lyons Joseph and Lyons Lisa G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
8.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $881,500 --
Deed $308,333 --
Deed $308,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $225,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/21/2026 04/21/26 Sold $1,600,000 +4.9% $563 / Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $1,524,900 +73.0% $537 / Sq Ft
11/03/2015 11/03/15 Sold $881,500 0.0% $310 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2015 10/21/15 Off Market $881,500 -- --
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Off Market $881,500 -- --
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2015 06/09/15 Price Changed $899,900 -2.2% $316 / Sq Ft
04/22/2015 04/22/15 For Sale $919,900 -- $323 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $13,452 $1,181,000 $559,200 $621,800
2024 $13,510 $1,152,700 $545,800 $606,900
2023 $12,609 $1,001,500 $474,200 $527,300
2022 $12,594 $944,800 $447,400 $497,400
2021 $12,024 $870,700 $434,500 $436,200
2020 $11,818 $847,200 $422,800 $424,400
2019 $11,609 $815,800 $407,100 $408,700
2018 $11,207 $808,000 $403,200 $404,800
2017 $10,938 $779,600 $391,500 $388,100
2016 $11,346 $782,500 $358,800 $423,700
2015 $10,693 $727,400 $326,200 $401,200
2014 $10,722 $727,400 $326,200 $401,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73480087

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000039-000000-000186

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