
5 John Carver Rd Reading, MA 01867
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- Heating System Uses Steam
About This Home
As of February 2022Welcome to desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood! First time on the market in 60+ years. Spacious expanded Cape with lots of light and living space. All 3 bedrooms on second floor, including large master with tons of closet space and classic built in storage. Bonus office or den off living room and additional living space in lower level family room and half bath. This home has character throughout with hardwood, fireplace, built in cabinets bookcases, and sun porch/breezeway. Roof about 10 years old, newer oil tank, electric updated within past two years. Enjoy this lovely home in a great neighborhood, so close to everything Reading has to offer: top schools, lively downtown, public transit and quick access to all major routes.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Tina Endicott
RE/MAX Encore Listed on: 03/06/2018

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,696
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- Year Round Access
- Property is zoned S15
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Kitchen
- Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Oil
Additional Features
- Basement
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Reading, MA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $510,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $100,000 | Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment | |
Open | $644,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $50,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $61,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $48,720 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $245,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $765,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $250,000 | Unknown | |
Closed | $382,500 | New Conventional |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
02/08/2022 02/08/22 | Sold | $1,230,000 | -3.5% | $373 / Sq Ft |
07/17/2021 07/17/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/12/2021 07/12/21 | Price Changed | $1,275,000 | -1.9% | $386 / Sq Ft |
06/28/2021 06/28/21 | Price Changed | $1,299,999 | -5.5% | $394 / Sq Ft |
05/14/2021 05/14/21 | For Sale | $1,375,000 | +164.3% | $417 / Sq Ft |
04/04/2018 04/04/18 | Sold | $520,200 | +4.1% | $272 / Sq Ft |
03/12/2018 03/12/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/06/2018 03/06/18 | For Sale | $499,900 | -- | $261 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,696 | $1,202,500 | $493,000 | $709,500 |
2024 | $13,541 | $1,155,400 | $473,600 | $681,800 |
2023 | $13,266 | $1,053,700 | $427,000 | $626,700 |
2022 | $12,770 | $958,000 | $388,200 | $569,800 |
2021 | $10,860 | $786,400 | $372,000 | $414,400 |
2020 | $8,606 | $616,900 | $354,000 | $262,900 |
2019 | $7,216 | $507,100 | $337,200 | $169,900 |
2018 | $6,634 | $478,300 | $318,000 | $160,300 |
2017 | $6,330 | $451,200 | $300,000 | $151,200 |
2016 | $6,284 | $433,400 | $270,900 | $162,500 |
2015 | $6,067 | $412,700 | $258,000 | $154,700 |
2014 | $5,659 | $383,900 | $240,000 | $143,900 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2022
Susan Gormady
Classified Realty Group
(617) 212-6301
95 in this area
232 Total Sales
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A
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Alicia Louis
RE/MAX
(617) 794-9581
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
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T
Seller's Agent in 2018
Tina Endicott
RE/MAX
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72289471

APN: READ-000027-000000-000035
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