OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2020 for $550K

$837,011

•

1,400

sq ft

12 Cape Cod Ave, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Situated right in the heart of Reading ~ This adorable Cape Style home is CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING, yet tucked right on a quiet side street! Located a stones throw from Readings beautiful LIBRARY, Downtown & The Commuter rail! It is in the perfect location, with easy access to i93/i95. Enjoy a morning stroll to get your cup of coffee! GAS hookup at House! This move in ready home would be great for someone just starting out OR looking to downsize. With gleaming HARDWOOD, a first floor bedroom, coupled with a full first floor bath, it offers a flexible floor plan. The Kitchen is updated with GRANITE/STAINLESS & opens to a good size dining area. The Family room is complete w/ a WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE surrounded by adorable builtins. Upstairs are two GENEROUS SIZE BEDROOMS and your updated bath! There is a bonus room above the garage perfect for a small office. The yard is level and well sized w/ a great patio perfect for entertaining and hosting that back yard BBQ!

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

6,516 sq ftLot Size

$598Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Katie Varney • Classified Realty Group

Bought with The Parker Group • RE/MAX Encore

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•Source:MLS PIN #72727787

Redfin Estimate

$837,011

$287K since sold in November 2020$13K since August

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A
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B
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$981,000
C
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
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D
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$785,000
E
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24 Mt Vernon St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$510,000
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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$950K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 12 Cape Cod Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72727787

Nov 20, 2020

Sold

$550,000

$393/sq ft

Oct 6, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2020

Relisted

—

Sep 22, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 16, 2020

Listed

$539,900

$386/sq ft

MLS PIN #72048817

Oct 20, 2016

Sold

$460,000

$329/sq ft

Sep 13, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 25, 2016

Price Changed

$469,900

$336/sq ft

Aug 25, 2016

Price Changed

$470,000

$336/sq ft

Aug 4, 2016

Listed

$480,000

$343/sq ft

+25

This picture perfect cape is located in the very desirable location by the new Reading library and less than a half mile walk to the Reading train station. The home is move in ready with many updates including new exterior and interior paint, new gutters and doors. It features three bedrooms, two full tile baths and a bonus room/home office above the attached garage. It has a wonderful layout with an open kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter, stainless appliances and built in hutch. The living room fireplace is surrounded by custom bookshelves. The home has hardwood throughout, insulated windows, nest smart home thermostat, energy efficient LED lighting throughout and GE smart security system. See the attached upgrade list for full list of updates. The washer and dryer will stay.

MLS PIN #71444120

Dec 28, 2012

Sold

$399,900

$286/sq ft

Oct 23, 2012

Contingent

—

Oct 5, 2012

Listed

$399,900

$286/sq ft

+21

POPULAR LIBRARY LOCATION! Nothing to do but MOVE IN to this PICTURE PERFECT three bedroom cape. All the work was done within the last five years. Entertain in the MAPLE/GRANITE/STAINLESS kitchen, with OPEN CONCEPT to the dining room with its own BUILT-IN HUTCH. Both FULL BATHROOMS baths look like HGTV! The living room FIREPLACE is surrounded with custom bookcases. HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT are all refinished. Heated BONUS ROOM over garage has access from main house. NEWER WINDOWS! WOW!!!!

MLS PIN #70635229

Nov 21, 2007

Sold

$403,000

$288/sq ft

Oct 26, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 16, 2007

Price Changed

$415,000

$296/sq ft

Sep 6, 2007

Price Changed

$425,000

$304/sq ft

Aug 22, 2007

Listed

$435,000

$311/sq ft

MLS PIN #70134943

Feb 17, 2005

Sold

$447,000

$319/sq ft

Jan 27, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 14, 2005

Listed

$459,900

$329/sq ft

MLS PIN #70062101

Sep 7, 2004

Sold

$345,000

$246/sq ft

Jul 20, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jul 12, 2004

Listed

$329,900

$236/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,844 (−1.1%)

$435,600 + $253,100

$688,700

2024

$7,934 (−1.2%)

$428,200 + $248,800

$677,000

2023

$8,031 (+3.2%)

$403,500 + $234,400

$637,900

2022

$7,779 (+9.5%)

$369,100 + $214,500

$583,600

2021

$7,105 (+2.3%)

$318,300 + $196,200

$514,500

2020

$6,947 (+4.6%)

$308,100 + $189,900

$498,000

2019

$6,644 (+7.8%)

$288,800 + $178,100

$466,900

2018

$6,164 (+5.9%)

$274,900 + $169,500

$444,400

2017

$5,822 (−3.1%)

$256,700 + $158,300

$415,000

2016

$6,007 (+3.6%)

$257,600 + $156,700

$414,300

2015

$5,799 (+7.2%)

$245,300 + $149,200

$394,500

2014

$5,410 (+4.1%)

$228,200 + $138,800

$367,000

2013

$5,196 (+2.0%)

$232,800 + $115,000

$347,800

2012

$5,095 (+2.5%)

$245,100 + $115,000

$360,100

2011

$4,972

$245,100 + $115,200

$360,300

2010

$4,972 (+4.0%)

$245,100 + $115,200

$360,300

2009

$4,782

$271,100 + $90,900

$362,000

Tax history for 12 Cape Cod Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,844 (−1.1%)

$435,600 + $253,100

$688,700

2024

$7,934 (−1.2%)

$428,200 + $248,800

$677,000

2023

$8,031 (+3.2%)

$403,500 + $234,400

$637,900

2022

$7,779 (+9.5%)

$369,100 + $214,500

$583,600

2021

$7,105 (+2.3%)

$318,300 + $196,200

$514,500

2020

$6,947 (+4.6%)

$308,100 + $189,900

$498,000

2019

$6,644 (+7.8%)

$288,800 + $178,100

$466,900

2018

$6,164 (+5.9%)

$274,900 + $169,500

$444,400

2017

$5,822 (−3.1%)

$256,700 + $158,300

$415,000

2016

$6,007 (+3.6%)

$257,600 + $156,700

$414,300

2015

$5,799 (+7.2%)

$245,300 + $149,200

$394,500

2014

$5,410 (+4.1%)

$228,200 + $138,800

$367,000

2013

$5,196 (+2.0%)

$232,800 + $115,000

$347,800

2012

$5,095 (+2.5%)

$245,100 + $115,000

$360,100

2011

$4,972

$245,100 + $115,200

$360,300

2010

$4,972 (+4.0%)

$245,100 + $115,200

$360,300

2009

$4,782

$271,100 + $90,900

$362,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

1,256

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

734444

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,400
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: YELLOW

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,947
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lowell Street Cape Cod Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 12 Cape Cod Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,256
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 734444

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet In Clipboard
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

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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

51% 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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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

$796,000 – $963,000

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Home values near 12 Cape Cod Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Cape Cod Ave, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 858 Sq. Ft.	$681,775
24 Cape Cod Ave, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1582 Sq. Ft.	$820,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Cape Cod Ave, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1052 Sq. Ft.	$773,060
23 Cape Cod Ave, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$916,497

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Cape Cod Ave, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1604 Sq. Ft.	$906,118
24 Cape Cod Ave, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1417 Sq. Ft.	$791,058

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