Located in the popular Birch Meadow area, this 4bd, 2 full bath house features new granite counters, stainless appliances, refinished hardwoods, new windows, working fireplace, new water heater, newer gas heat system, new paint and updated renovations in every room of the house. Storage is abundant with many closets and attic spaces throughout the house. The large private backyard includes a new Creative Playthings swingset and Post-Wordworking shed.
LOCATED ON TREE LINED STREET IN SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD THIS 8 ROOM, 2 BATH COUNTRY CAPE, FEATURES FARMERS PORCH, 1ST FLOOR DEN, FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS. GREAT VALUE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,394 (+1.2%)
$499,700 + $325,100
$824,800
2024
$9,286 (+3.2%)
$480,000 + $312,300
$792,300
2023
$8,996 (+3.9%)
$432,800 + $281,700
$714,500
2022
$8,659 (+2.3%)
$393,400 + $256,200
$649,600
2021
$8,467 (+4.0%)
$377,000 + $236,100
$613,100
2020
$8,138 (+2.9%)
$358,700 + $224,700
$583,400
2019
$7,909 (+8.8%)
$341,700 + $214,100
$555,800
2018
$7,272 (+4.8%)
$322,300 + $202,000
$524,300
2017
$6,939 (−3.3%)
$304,000 + $190,600
$494,600
2016
$7,175 (+10.7%)
$274,600 + $220,200
$494,800
2015
$6,484 (+7.2%)
$261,500 + $179,600
$441,100
2014
$6,048 (−0.3%)
$243,200 + $167,100
$410,300
2013
$6,067 (+2.4%)
$236,700 + $169,400
$406,100
2012
$5,923 (+2.5%)
$249,200 + $169,400
$418,600
2011
$5,778
$249,200 + $169,500
$418,700
2010
$5,778 (+1.0%)
$249,200 + $169,500
$418,700
2009
$5,720
$324,000 + $109,000
$433,000
Tax history for 16 Puritan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,394 (+1.2%)
$499,700 + $325,100
$824,800
2024
$9,286 (+3.2%)
$480,000 + $312,300
$792,300
2023
$8,996 (+3.9%)
$432,800 + $281,700
$714,500
2022
$8,659 (+2.3%)
$393,400 + $256,200
$649,600
2021
$8,467 (+4.0%)
$377,000 + $236,100
$613,100
2020
$8,138 (+2.9%)
$358,700 + $224,700
$583,400
2019
$7,909 (+8.8%)
$341,700 + $214,100
$555,800
2018
$7,272 (+4.8%)
$322,300 + $202,000
$524,300
2017
$6,939 (−3.3%)
$304,000 + $190,600
$494,600
2016
$7,175 (+10.7%)
$274,600 + $220,200
$494,800
2015
$6,484 (+7.2%)
$261,500 + $179,600
$441,100
2014
$6,048 (−0.3%)
$243,200 + $167,100
$410,300
2013
$6,067 (+2.4%)
$236,700 + $169,400
$406,100
2012
$5,923 (+2.5%)
$249,200 + $169,400
$418,600
2011
$5,778
$249,200 + $169,500
$418,700
2010
$5,778 (+1.0%)
$249,200 + $169,500
$418,700
2009
$5,720
$324,000 + $109,000
$433,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,801
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
734974
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,801
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,923
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Puritan Rd. Off Lowell Street
UnparsedAddress: 16 Puritan Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,801
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Middlesex County
APN: 734974
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
50% 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.
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Estimated sale price
$929,000 – $1.13M
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