$699,000
PENDING

98 John Carver Rd Reading, MA 01867

Estimated payment $4,406/month

Total Views 1,787
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,874 Sq Ft
$373 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck

About This Home

LOCATION++ If you’re looking for a home to make your own now or to invest in one for the future and located in the desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood with a short walk to three schools; YMCA fitness center, gymnasium, and pool; or recreational areas with jogging and walking trails, playground areas, tennis and basketball courts, this Cape-style home checks all those boxes ... and more. Featuring 3 bedrooms (one on the first floor and two front-to-back on the second floor) and 2 full baths, this home offers a heated family room in walk-out lower level, spacious deck for entertaining or relaxing, and patio in private rear yard bordered by Higgins Farm conservation area and fencing on two sides. Recent updates include second floor bathroom, oil tank, and paved driveway. It’s a commuter’s dream with quick access to Routes 93, 28, 95, 129 and downtown train to Boston. Convenient to shops, restaurants, library, parks, Burbank Ice Arena, and so much more!! Showings start 8/16 by appointment.

Listing Agent

Holly Welch

Churchill Properties Listed on: 08/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,349

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Range
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Birch Meadow Elementary School
  • Coolidge Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 81 / 82
  • Assessor Parcel Number 735862

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Meadow Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,349

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Meadow
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 530
  • Living Area: 1874
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN4851
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 373
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 373
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Frontage Length: 80
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 735862
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15226
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 402

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8349
  • Tax Block: 82
  • Tax Book Number: 51883
  • Tax Lot: 81
  • Tax Map Number: 32

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,349 $733,000 $476,600 $256,400
2024 $8,252 $704,100 $457,800 $246,300
2023 $7,993 $634,900 $412,800 $222,100
2022 $7,695 $577,300 $375,300 $202,000
2021 $7,627 $552,300 $359,600 $192,700
2020 $7,332 $525,600 $342,200 $183,400
2019 $7,125 $500,700 $325,900 $174,800
2018 $7,198 $472,200 $307,400 $164,800
2017 $6,250 $445,500 $290,000 $155,500
2016 $6,312 $435,300 $259,800 $175,500
2015 $5,915 $402,400 $240,100 $162,300
2014 $5,731 $388,800 $232,000 $156,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $373 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $95,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73414623

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000032-000000-000081