Location! This lovely home in the desirable Martin's Pond area, close to Route 28, yet quiet & peaceful. Lovingly maintained 3 Bed, 1 Bath Ranch one car garage underneath. Lots has been done, starting with the wide driveway, retaining walls, & extensive landscaping. Talk about curb appeal! Looking for energy efficiency? This entire home has blown-in insulation & a wood insert in the fireplace keeps oil usage to less than 100 gallons per year! The kitchen has been updated & the breakfast bar overlooks the living room and wooded landscape across the street. The kitchen opens to dining area & has a beautiful view of the large back yard & access to the 12x22 deck. Sellers are leaving a gas Weber Grill w/ large propane gas hook-up so you can step out & grill to your heart's content, year-round if you like. Extra large shed. The open lay-out makes the home seem spacious & allows the light to shine in all day long. Offers due Monday, 6/12 at 5pm
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$609Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margaret O'Malley• EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates
Great opportunity to get into North Reading at a reasonable price.Living room with fireplace and hardwood floors. Bedrooms all have hardwood floors and the bath features ceramic tub area and floor. Kitchen is step saving with a charming dining area. Full basement ready to finish off with easy access to the garage. Drop your boat at the nearby boat launch and enjoy summer evenings on the pond. A great neighbhorhood. Easy to access Rte 125.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,333 (+0.7%)
$306,600 + $178,300
$484,900
2024
$6,287 (+1.6%)
$297,600 + $178,300
$475,900
2023
$6,189 (+0.9%)
$297,600 + $144,800
$442,400
2022
$6,132 (+5.7%)
$270,700 + $138,100
$408,800
2021
$5,800 (+1.5%)
$251,400 + $119,700
$371,100
2020
$5,717 (+5.5%)
$224,400 + $142,100
$366,500
2019
$5,420 (+4.0%)
$207,000 + $140,900
$347,900
2018
$5,214 (+8.3%)
$198,100 + $121,000
$319,100
2017
$4,816 (+2.5%)
$188,500 + $110,100
$298,600
2015
$4,698 (+18.2%)
$166,400 + $116,300
$282,700
2014
$3,974 (−8.4%)
$129,400 + $112,500
$241,900
2013
$4,339 (+11.5%)
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2012
$3,890 (+2.7%)
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2011
$3,787
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2010
$3,787 (+1.5%)
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2009
$3,731
$215,000 + $94,900
$309,900
Tax history for 8 Flash Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,333 (+0.7%)
$306,600 + $178,300
$484,900
2024
$6,287 (+1.6%)
$297,600 + $178,300
$475,900
2023
$6,189 (+0.9%)
$297,600 + $144,800
$442,400
2022
$6,132 (+5.7%)
$270,700 + $138,100
$408,800
2021
$5,800 (+1.5%)
$251,400 + $119,700
$371,100
2020
$5,717 (+5.5%)
$224,400 + $142,100
$366,500
2019
$5,420 (+4.0%)
$207,000 + $140,900
$347,900
2018
$5,214 (+8.3%)
$198,100 + $121,000
$319,100
2017
$4,816 (+2.5%)
$188,500 + $110,100
$298,600
2015
$4,698 (+18.2%)
$166,400 + $116,300
$282,700
2014
$3,974 (−8.4%)
$129,400 + $112,500
$241,900
2013
$4,339 (+11.5%)
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2012
$3,890 (+2.7%)
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2011
$3,787
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2010
$3,787 (+1.5%)
$152,200 + $118,300
$270,500
2009
$3,731
$215,000 + $94,900
$309,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
3600462S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,008
Foundation Area: 1,008
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Storage, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,816
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood, Other
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take Rt. 28 which is Main Street to left on Burroughs Rd, 2nd Right onto Lakeside, Right onto Flash
UnparsedAddress: 8 Flash Rd, North Reading MA 01864
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 3600462S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer,Dryer And Second Fridge In Basement, Although Seller May Be Willing To Sell Separately.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J Turner Hood School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
North Reading Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
North Reading High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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.
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Estimated sale price
$584,000 – $706,000
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