$1,300,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

49 James Rd Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,650 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$491 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Nazzaro

Colonial Manor Realty Listed on: 05/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Varney

Classified Realty Group

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 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

0

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: 150.799999999
  • 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: 490.57
  • MAIN SO: B95141
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Hildreth Joint Ret and Hildreth
Bought by
Clark Adam and Clark Patricia
Seller's Agent
Rick Nazzaro
Colonial Manor Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katie Varney
Classified Realty Group
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.08%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,039,090
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$294,846

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2019
Sold by
Hildreth Mark E and Hildreth Michaela J
Bought by
Hildreth Ret and Hildreth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Horrigan Anne M
Bought by
Hildreth Mark E and Hildreth Michaela J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,500
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Deed $1,300,000 --
Deed $1,300,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $507,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,040,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,040,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $378,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $1,300,000 +0.1% $491 / Sq Ft
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)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73381810

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000006-000000-000037