Own a piece of New England charm! This adorable Saltbox Cape in Reading features hardwood floors, a unique floor plan and convenient location to public transportation, highways and schools. Warm natural light streams into the 1st floor, creating a peaceful & comfortable living space. A wood burning fireplace with exposed brick adds character and welcomes you into the living room - perfect for cozy winter nights ahead. On the other side of the fireplace, enjoy intimate family meals in the eat-in kitchen. With one bedroom, one full bath plus a spacious home office on the 1st floor, this home gives you opportunity for single-story living. Upstairs, find a large master bedroom plus two additional bedrooms, all w/ hardwood floors and closets. Unfinished lower level provides expansion potential. Enjoy a private deck & expansive fenced yard with brand new shed. Ample off-street parking in paved driveway. This home is perfect for those looking to start or downsize their current lifestyle!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Andersen Group Realty• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Christine Curtin• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
Relocating Sellers are sad to leave this charming west-side CAPE with THREE OF THE FOUR BEDROOMS on the SECOND FLOOR. Major renovations were completed in 2007, including new second floor, new roof, new windows, new heat, electrical and central air. The outside was scraped and painted the summer of 2010. The floors throughout are hardwood. This charming home has a unique floor plan with a first floor bedroom and office/ toy room. The tree house will remain. The lot is fab with room to expand.
MLS PIN #30509779
Jul 2, 2001
Sold
$269,900
$189/sq ft
Jun 19, 2001
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2001
Listed
$269,900
$189/sq ft
WEST SIDE CAPE IN JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL DISTRICT. NEWER KITCHEN, FP LIVINGROOM, FOUR BEDROOMS. SUBJECT TO SELLER OBTAINING A LICENSE TO SELL. PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS TO PRESENT OFFERS. PROPERTY SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,040 (+1.1%)
$481,900 + $224,000
$705,900
2024
$7,949 (+3.2%)
$463,000 + $215,200
$678,200
2023
$7,701 (+3.9%)
$417,400 + $194,300
$611,700
2022
$7,415 (+0.8%)
$379,500 + $176,800
$556,300
2021
$7,359 (−1.2%)
$363,600 + $169,300
$532,900
2020
$7,445 (+2.9%)
$346,000 + $187,700
$533,700
2019
$7,235 (+8.9%)
$329,600 + $178,800
$508,400
2018
$6,642 (+4.8%)
$310,800 + $168,100
$478,900
2017
$6,339 (+4.1%)
$293,200 + $158,600
$451,800
2016
$6,091 (+3.6%)
$264,900 + $155,200
$420,100
2015
$5,880 (+7.2%)
$252,200 + $147,800
$400,000
2014
$5,486 (+4.4%)
$234,600 + $137,600
$372,200
2013
$5,257 (+2.0%)
$234,500 + $117,400
$351,900
2012
$5,153 (+2.4%)
$246,800 + $117,400
$364,200
2011
$5,030
$246,800 + $117,700
$364,500
2010
$5,030 (+3.1%)
$246,800 + $117,700
$364,500
2009
$4,880
$276,900 + $92,500
$369,400
Tax history for 12 Curtis St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,040 (+1.1%)
$481,900 + $224,000
$705,900
2024
$7,949 (+3.2%)
$463,000 + $215,200
$678,200
2023
$7,701 (+3.9%)
$417,400 + $194,300
$611,700
2022
$7,415 (+0.8%)
$379,500 + $176,800
$556,300
2021
$7,359 (−1.2%)
$363,600 + $169,300
$532,900
2020
$7,445 (+2.9%)
$346,000 + $187,700
$533,700
2019
$7,235 (+8.9%)
$329,600 + $178,800
$508,400
2018
$6,642 (+4.8%)
$310,800 + $168,100
$478,900
2017
$6,339 (+4.1%)
$293,200 + $158,600
$451,800
2016
$6,091 (+3.6%)
$264,900 + $155,200
$420,100
2015
$5,880 (+7.2%)
$252,200 + $147,800
$400,000
2014
$5,486 (+4.4%)
$234,600 + $137,600
$372,200
2013
$5,257 (+2.0%)
$234,500 + $117,400
$351,900
2012
$5,153 (+2.4%)
$246,800 + $117,400
$364,200
2011
$5,030
$246,800 + $117,700
$364,500
2010
$5,030 (+3.1%)
$246,800 + $117,700
$364,500
2009
$4,880
$276,900 + $92,500
$369,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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): 7
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet - Double, Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,428
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,235
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Walnut or South to Curtis
UnparsedAddress: 12 Curtis St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 730428
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer Not Included In Sale
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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
Reading, MA • 01867
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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
$795,000 – $962,000
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