LIVE VIDEO OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-12:30 PM, JOIN US! Gorgeous, turn-key 4 bed, 2.5 bath classic colonial in North Reading -perfectly situated on just about an acre of land. Main-level boasts hardwood flooring, decorative trims, spacious eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, a living room, and an impressive family room with cathedral ceilings, and a fireplace with a stately mantle - this home is perfect for entertaining. The chef’s kitchen leads out to the back deck which overlooks the private backyard surrounded by trees. The second floor presents a master suite with a walk-in closet and a full bath, 3 more generous bedrooms, and a full bath. Walk-up attic is insulated and can be easily converted to add more living space, finished basement, irrigation system, central vacuum, and attached 2-car garage. Perfect opportunity to own in North Reading. North Reading's Little Middle School won the National Blue Ribbon award in 2019. Great commuter location, convenient to I-93.
STUNNING 4 bedroom CE COLONIAL on ACRE LOT with plenty of living space! This young home boasts all the MODERN AMENITIES with a beautiful SOUTHERN FACING eat in kitchen with GRANITE counters, STAINLESS appliances, BREAKFAST BAR & sliders leading to beautiful DECK, great for BBQs overlooking your very private back yard. You'll LOVE this SPACIOUS fireplaced FAMILY ROOM with CATHEDRAL CEILING & PALLADIUM window and formal dining room and living room are perfect space to entertain. Updated half bath and wide oak HARDWOOD floors complete first floor. Upstairs you'll find a SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE including MASTER BATH and WALK-IN CLOSET, three other bedrooms, full bath and a WALK UP THIRD FLOOR. Add to all this a FULL WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL, central vac, irrigation, 2 CAR GARAGE and CONVENIENT HORSE SHOE DRIVE out front and this house has it ALL. Fabulous opportunity to live in North Reading in a great commuter location close to schools, shopping, & restaurants.
Public Records
Nov 24, 2008
Sold
$515,000
$201/sq ft
MLS PIN #70792425
Nov 25, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 24, 2008
Sold
$515,000
$201/sq ft
Nov 18, 2008
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2008
Price Changed
$534,900
$209/sq ft
Jul 15, 2008
Listed
$574,900
$225/sq ft
PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT! Center Entrance Colonial with open floor plan and all of the bells and whistles! Hostess sized living & dining rooms, granite & stainless kitchen, cath ceiling family room w/huge windows & fireplace, spacious master suite. Gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, walk-up attic, walk-out basement, central vac, sprinkler, security. Deck off the kitchen overlooks an almost acre wooded lot. Unpack your bags and move right in!
Public Records
Jun 26, 2003
Sold
$527,500
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 20, 2003
Sold
$520,000
$203/sq ft
MLS PIN #30568980
Feb 5, 2002
Sold
$229,900
$90/sq ft
Jan 9, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Dec 30, 2001
Listed
$229,900
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,416 (+1.3%)
$403,500 + $547,200
$950,700
2024
$12,255 (+4.5%)
$380,500 + $547,200
$927,700
2023
$11,732 (+6.8%)
$349,400 + $489,200
$838,600
2022
$10,986 (+4.3%)
$317,900 + $414,500
$732,400
2021
$10,531 (+3.0%)
$291,700 + $382,100
$673,800
2020
$10,220 (+0.8%)
$265,100 + $390,000
$655,100
2019
$10,143 (+0.5%)
$256,900 + $394,100
$651,000
2018
$10,095 (+1.3%)
$256,900 + $360,900
$617,800
2017
$9,965 (+6.8%)
$256,900 + $360,900
$617,800
2015
$9,334 (+7.3%)
$198,600 + $363,000
$561,600
2014
$8,695 (+2.1%)
$185,700 + $343,500
$529,200
2013
$8,520 (+11.5%)
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2012
$7,639 (+2.7%)
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2011
$7,437
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2010
$7,437 (+4.2%)
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2009
$7,136
$248,600 + $344,100
$592,700
Tax history for 42 Lowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,416 (+1.3%)
$403,500 + $547,200
$950,700
2024
$12,255 (+4.5%)
$380,500 + $547,200
$927,700
2023
$11,732 (+6.8%)
$349,400 + $489,200
$838,600
2022
$10,986 (+4.3%)
$317,900 + $414,500
$732,400
2021
$10,531 (+3.0%)
$291,700 + $382,100
$673,800
2020
$10,220 (+0.8%)
$265,100 + $390,000
$655,100
2019
$10,143 (+0.5%)
$256,900 + $394,100
$651,000
2018
$10,095 (+1.3%)
$256,900 + $360,900
$617,800
2017
$9,965 (+6.8%)
$256,900 + $360,900
$617,800
2015
$9,334 (+7.3%)
$198,600 + $363,000
$561,600
2014
$8,695 (+2.1%)
$185,700 + $343,500
$529,200
2013
$8,520 (+11.5%)
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2012
$7,639 (+2.7%)
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2011
$7,437
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2010
$7,437 (+4.2%)
$182,100 + $349,100
$531,200
2009
$7,136
$248,600 + $344,100
$592,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,560
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3388832S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.94
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,220
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: On RT-62.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Lowell Rd, North Reading MA 01864
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3388832S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Window Treatments, Round Mirror In Half Bath.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J Turner Hood School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
North Reading Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
North Reading High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
North Reading, MA • 01864
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.28M
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