Welcome to 26 Whittier Road ~The house you have been waiting for! This Move in Ready ranch is located in one of Birch Meadow's most desirable neighborhoods - Poet's Corner. You will love the open concept living & dining space - perfect for entertaining. The Kitchen is totally updated w/stainless steel appliances, soft close cabinet doors & drawers, and granite counter tops. Enjoy the spacious Master Suite boasting a full bath & walk in closet. You will also find 2 additional bedrooms, an office and another full bath. Hardwood floors throughout. The lower level bonus room is newly finished with brand new wall to wall carpet and has a walk out to the backyard. One Car Garage! New Kitchen (2013), 2 New Full Baths (2103), New Roof (2015), New 200 Amp Electrical (2013), New Deck (2015)!!! Close to schools, fields, the YMCA, major highways, commuter rail and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$546Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marjorie Youngren Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Jean Cullinane• Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
POETS CORNER! Easy access to all three schools and the YMCA! Enjoy the convenience of ONE FLOOR LIVING in this SEVEN ROOM RANCH in a popular BIRCH MEADOW neighborhood. You'll love the SEPARATE ENTRYWAY before entering the main part of the house. Most rooms have HARDWOOD flooring, REFINISHED in 2009. The MASTER SUITE is private, situated off the FIREPLACEd living room. There are TWO MORE BEDROOMS and an IN-HOME OFFICE to the right side of the living space. TWO FULL BATHS are a bonus!! The ADDITION off the kitchen is used as a combination DINING AREA and TV ROOM. The LOWER LEVEL is a "walk-out" and has lots of potential to be updated. This room IS NOT counted in the square footage! An oversized FOUR-CAR DRIVEWAY was installed in 2002 with its own dry well. The hot water tank was replaced in 2010, the boiler in 2004. Most windows have been replaced. Look forward to putting your car in the one-car garage for the winter! EASY ACCESS TO COMMUTER RAIL, TOWN, & HIGHWAYS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,866 (+1.2%)
$508,800 + $269,600
$778,400
2024
$8,763 (+3.2%)
$488,700 + $259,000
$747,700
2023
$8,488 (+3.9%)
$440,700 + $233,500
$674,200
2022
$8,170 (+2.4%)
$400,600 + $212,300
$612,900
2021
$7,978 (+4.0%)
$383,900 + $193,800
$577,700
2020
$7,670 (+2.9%)
$365,300 + $184,500
$549,800
2019
$7,451 (+8.8%)
$347,900 + $175,700
$523,600
2018
$6,849 (+4.8%)
$328,100 + $165,700
$493,800
2017
$6,537 (+7.6%)
$309,600 + $156,300
$465,900
2016
$6,078 (+6.8%)
$277,400 + $141,800
$419,200
2015
$5,693 (+3.4%)
$256,300 + $131,000
$387,300
2014
$5,504 (−1.0%)
$247,600 + $125,800
$373,400
2013
$5,559 (+2.1%)
$238,500 + $133,600
$372,100
2012
$5,444 (+1.9%)
$251,100 + $133,600
$384,700
2011
$5,343
$251,100 + $136,100
$387,200
2010
$5,343 (+6.2%)
$251,100 + $136,100
$387,200
2009
$5,030
$285,600 + $95,200
$380,800
Tax history for 26 Whittier Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,866 (+1.2%)
$508,800 + $269,600
$778,400
2024
$8,763 (+3.2%)
$488,700 + $259,000
$747,700
2023
$8,488 (+3.9%)
$440,700 + $233,500
$674,200
2022
$8,170 (+2.4%)
$400,600 + $212,300
$612,900
2021
$7,978 (+4.0%)
$383,900 + $193,800
$577,700
2020
$7,670 (+2.9%)
$365,300 + $184,500
$549,800
2019
$7,451 (+8.8%)
$347,900 + $175,700
$523,600
2018
$6,849 (+4.8%)
$328,100 + $165,700
$493,800
2017
$6,537 (+7.6%)
$309,600 + $156,300
$465,900
2016
$6,078 (+6.8%)
$277,400 + $141,800
$419,200
2015
$5,693 (+3.4%)
$256,300 + $131,000
$387,300
2014
$5,504 (−1.0%)
$247,600 + $125,800
$373,400
2013
$5,559 (+2.1%)
$238,500 + $133,600
$372,100
2012
$5,444 (+1.9%)
$251,100 + $133,600
$384,700
2011
$5,343
$251,100 + $136,100
$387,200
2010
$5,343 (+6.2%)
$251,100 + $136,100
$387,200
2009
$5,030
$285,600 + $95,200
$380,800
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
1,493
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736424
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, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Play Room, Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,742
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.56
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,670
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest Street to Wadsworth Road, left on Whittier Road.
UnparsedAddress: 26 Whittier Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,493
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736424
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer Are Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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, 15 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
$905,000 – $1.10M
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