Welcome Home to 20 Dunbar Road in the desirable Birch Meadow area! This adorable cape style home is just steps from all 3 schools, the YMCA and fields! The SPACIOUS EAT IN KITCHEN, has sparkling hardwood floors, a SS gas stove and Fridge, and plenty of cabinets for storage. The first floor continues with a Large FAMILY ROOM which opens to a wonderful screened in porch, plus a cozy LIVING ROOM with fireplace. A generously sized bedroom and a full bath complete this floor. Upstairs there is a Master bedroom with 2 closets, another bedroom and a half bath. Hardwood Flooring throughout! The WALK OUT BASEMENT boasts high ceilings and could easily be finished, and even has a half bath. Don’t worry about the big stuff, this house has many updates including a newer Heating system (2018), 200 Amp Electrical (2018), Hot water tank (2019) and a new wood burning insert for the fireplace. 1 car GARAGE with new garage door! Close to 93/95 and the Commuter Rail! Enjoy all Reading has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marjorie Youngren Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Chad Erenhouse• Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Back on the market with NEW UPDATES! NEW HEATING SYSTEM! NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC! SITUATED in the SOUGHT-AFTER area of the BIRCH MEADOW COMPLEX, enjoy EVERYTHING at your fingertips. It puts you MINUTES to EACH SCHOOL and the YMCA. Upon entering this SPACIOUS CAPE, you'll immediately notice the HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. The FIREPLACE in the LIVING ROOM is surrounded by BUILT-IN SHELVING. The EAT-IN KITCHEN opens to the SUN-SPLASHED FAMILY ROOM. This room gives you the option of using it to suit your family's needs. Visualize next SUMMER'S EVENINGS sitting in the SCREENED AREA directly off the FAMILY ROOM. BOTH BATHROOMS have been NEWLY UPDATED with FLOORING and VANITIES. Want even more space? Finish the WALK OUT lower level as a play room, craft room or man cave! ONE CAR GARAGE! ADDITIONAL PARKING for 8 CARS! Here's your OPPORTUNITY to call 20 DUNBAR ROAD HOME and TAKE ADVANTAGE of ALL READING has to OFFER! OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY 11/4 10:30-12 and SUNDAY 11/5 11:30 -1.
MLS PIN #70978724
Nov 2, 2009
Sold
$337,500
$221/sq ft
Oct 14, 2009
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2009
Listed
$339,900
$222/sq ft
Wonderful family home in Birch Meadow area. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths (additional 1/2 bath in basement), hardwood floors, first floor family room dining area combination. The lot size iincludes 2 additional individually deeded lots totaling appropimately 12,000 square feet of land. A little TLC will make this home one to enjoy for many years.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,573 (+1.2%)
$501,100 + $251,600
$752,700
2024
$8,475 (+3.2%)
$481,400 + $241,700
$723,100
2023
$8,210 (+3.9%)
$434,100 + $218,000
$652,100
2022
$7,902 (+0.9%)
$394,600 + $198,200
$592,800
2021
$7,829 (+4.0%)
$378,100 + $188,800
$566,900
2020
$7,526 (+2.9%)
$359,800 + $179,700
$539,500
2019
$7,313 (+4.4%)
$342,700 + $171,200
$513,900
2018
$7,002 (+4.8%)
$332,600 + $172,200
$504,800
2017
$6,681 (+14.4%)
$313,700 + $162,500
$476,200
2016
$5,841 (+3.6%)
$232,000 + $170,800
$402,800
2015
$5,639 (+4.7%)
$220,900 + $162,700
$383,600
2014
$5,386 (+10.9%)
$210,400 + $155,000
$365,400
2013
$4,858 (+2.0%)
$215,600 + $109,600
$325,200
2012
$4,761 (+2.4%)
$226,900 + $109,600
$336,500
2011
$4,651
$226,900 + $110,100
$337,000
2010
$4,651 (+2.7%)
$226,900 + $110,100
$337,000
2009
$4,530
$241,000 + $101,900
$342,900
Tax history for 20 Dunbar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,573 (+1.2%)
$501,100 + $251,600
$752,700
2024
$8,475 (+3.2%)
$481,400 + $241,700
$723,100
2023
$8,210 (+3.9%)
$434,100 + $218,000
$652,100
2022
$7,902 (+0.9%)
$394,600 + $198,200
$592,800
2021
$7,829 (+4.0%)
$378,100 + $188,800
$566,900
2020
$7,526 (+2.9%)
$359,800 + $179,700
$539,500
2019
$7,313 (+4.4%)
$342,700 + $171,200
$513,900
2018
$7,002 (+4.8%)
$332,600 + $172,200
$504,800
2017
$6,681 (+14.4%)
$313,700 + $162,500
$476,200
2016
$5,841 (+3.6%)
$232,000 + $170,800
$402,800
2015
$5,639 (+4.7%)
$220,900 + $162,700
$383,600
2014
$5,386 (+10.9%)
$210,400 + $155,000
$365,400
2013
$4,858 (+2.0%)
$215,600 + $109,600
$325,200
2012
$4,761 (+2.4%)
$226,900 + $109,600
$336,500
2011
$4,651
$226,900 + $110,100
$337,000
2010
$4,651 (+2.7%)
$226,900 + $110,100
$337,000
2009
$4,530
$241,000 + $101,900
$342,900
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,090
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,528
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736332
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
Family Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,528
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,526
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest Street to Dunbar Road.
UnparsedAddress: 20 Dunbar Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,528
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736332
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$794,000 – $961,000
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