$1,310,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

61 Spruce Rd North Reading, MA 01864

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,976 Sq Ft
1.05 Acres

Recently Sold

$440 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Stables
  • Open Floorplan
  • E Ethel Little School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to Ridgeway Estates – North Reading’s Premier Neighborhood! Set on a beautifully landscaped 1.05-acre lot, this 4-bedroom Colonial offers a spacious, flexible layout ideal for today’s lifestyle. The kitchen features a center island, stainless appliances, dining area, & opens seamlessly to the vaulted family room with a dramatic stone fireplace & sliders to the backyard—perfect for everyday living & entertaining. A 2-story foyer welcomes you in, flanked by a private home office & a formal living room that flows into the dining room. The main level also includes a half bath, laundry area, & direct access to the oversized 2-car garage.Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a front-to-back layout with a custom walk-in closet & en suite bath with double vanity. Three additional bedrooms & a full family bath complete the 2nd floor. The high-ceiling basement offers excellent potential for future expansion and includes cedar closets, newer oil tank, & heating & cooling systems.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Venditti

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/06/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Collinson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,460

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,976 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • E. Ethel Little Elementary School
  • NRMS Middle School
  • NRHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 719090

Community Details

Overview

  • Ridgeway Estates Subdivision
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,460

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

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

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Home Office, Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood, Window Seat
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Vanity
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2976
  • Living Area: 2976
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • MAIN LO: AN1921
  • MAIN SO: AN1921

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 719090
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45825
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13460

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nrhs
  • Elementary School: E. Ethel Little
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nrms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 3, 2025
Sold by
Distaso Sandra M Est and Distaso
Bought by
Distaso Sandra M Est and Edge
Seller's Agent
Catherine Venditti
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jane Collinson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
4.8%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-26.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,010,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,008,946
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,294

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1993
Sold by
Modern Continental and Enterprises Inc
Bought by
Distaso Theodore and Distaso Sandra M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,800
Interest Rate
8.13%
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
Fiduciary Deed $1,310,000 --
Deed $315,000 --
Deed $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,010,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $12,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $260,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $1,310,000 +4.8% $440 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $420 / 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 $13,460 $1,030,600 $508,200 $522,400
2024 $12,951 $980,400 $458,000 $522,400
2023 $13,023 $930,900 $449,300 $481,600
2022 $12,207 $813,800 $405,700 $408,100
2021 $4,850 $743,900 $350,500 $393,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73414309

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NREA-000034-000000-000124