$1,299,000
PENDING

49 James Rd Reading, MA 01867

Estimated payment $8,197/month

Total Views 5,153
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,650 Sq Ft
$490 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Joshua Eaton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

This ideally located W. side Col is the definition of "CUSTOM!" Carefully renovated by a sought after local interior designer, along w/the thoughtful eye of the owners, where quality, function & style all ranked high in the selections made. Breathtaking at every turn, each detail is exquisite. From polished nickel hardware, designer lighting, crown moldings, wainscoting & NUMEROUS custom BUILT-INS, to the grass cloth wall treatment, silk draperies & plantation shutters, your new home will be admired by all who enter. The chef's kitchen is rich in finishes...cherry cabinetry, HI-END appliances, an expansive peninsula w/seating, all opening up to a sun-filled FR w/walls of windows, skylights & a gorgeous FP. From here, your outdoor oasis awaits...done to perfection! A HUGE deck, patio & expansive lawns make it the place to be! W/4 beautiful bdrms & 3 STUNNING spa-like baths, there's room for all. An expertly fin. LL for exercising or entertaining is done w/ease...the wet bar is AMAZING!

Listing Agent

Rick Nazzaro

Colonial Manor Realty Listed on: 05/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1973 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned Res.

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Game Room
  • Home Gym
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Joshua Eaton Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 730253

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Side Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,521

Year Built

Built in 1973 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Subdivision Name: West Side
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Game Room, Exercise Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Wired for Sound
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 175.44
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 116
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 139.2
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 182.6
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Double Vanity, Crown Molding
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Upgraded, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 150.799999
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider
  • Room Family Room Area: 332.8
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 275
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 299
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2050
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Living Area: 2650
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: B32911
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 490.19
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 490.19
  • Insulation: Full, Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 730253
  • Zoning: Res.
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20704
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 000

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11521
  • Tax Book Number: 000

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Joshua Eaton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker Middle

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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 $11,521 $1,011,500 $597,900 $413,600
2024 $11,661 $995,000 $588,100 $406,900
2023 $10,976 $871,800 $515,200 $356,600
2022 $10,965 $822,600 $486,100 $336,500
2021 $10,456 $757,100 $444,700 $312,400
2020 $10,044 $720,000 $422,900 $297,100
2019 $6,558 $676,600 $397,400 $279,200
2018 $6,034 $633,100 $371,800 $261,300
2017 $6,158 $620,700 $364,500 $256,200
2016 $9,277 $639,800 $330,800 $309,000
2015 $8,595 $584,700 $302,100 $282,600
2014 $8,533 $578,900 $299,100 $279,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $490 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $507,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $101,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $399,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $400,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $387,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $378,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73381810

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000006-000000-000037