WELL MAINTAINED CAPE ON A NICE LEVEL LOT IN THE BIRCH MEADOW AREA. FAMILY HOME HAS LOTS OF CHARM AND POSSIBILITIES FOR EX PANSION IF NEEDED. 4BR, 2BA W/MASTER. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 11 1-3
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anthony Menounos• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winchester
Bought with Melanie Akerblom-Horne• Re/max Top Achievers, Inc.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO BIRCH MEADOW AREA OF READING AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. 7 ROOM 4 BDRM 2 BATH CAPE ON 8500 SQ FT; THIS HOME NEEDS TLC BUT IS A GREAT HOME FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. WILL NOT LAST. EASY TO SHOW ON LOCKBOX
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,504 (+1.1%)
$475,900 + $358,500
$834,400
2024
$9,397 (+3.2%)
$457,200 + $344,600
$801,800
2023
$9,109 (+3.8%)
$412,200 + $311,300
$723,500
2022
$8,775 (+2.7%)
$374,700 + $283,600
$658,300
2021
$8,546 (+4.0%)
$359,100 + $259,700
$618,800
2020
$8,217 (+2.9%)
$341,700 + $247,300
$589,000
2019
$7,987 (+8.7%)
$325,500 + $235,800
$561,300
2018
$7,346 (+4.7%)
$306,900 + $222,700
$529,600
2017
$7,015 (+5.5%)
$289,600 + $210,400
$500,000
2016
$6,647 (+6.6%)
$259,500 + $198,900
$458,400
2015
$6,233 (+3.2%)
$239,800 + $184,200
$424,000
2014
$6,042 (+10.8%)
$231,700 + $178,200
$409,900
2013
$5,452 (+2.2%)
$233,900 + $131,000
$364,900
2012
$5,337 (+6.9%)
$246,200 + $131,000
$377,200
2011
$4,993
$246,200 + $115,600
$361,800
2010
$4,993
$246,200 + $115,600
$361,800
Tax history for 3 Whittier Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,504 (+1.1%)
$475,900 + $358,500
$834,400
2024
$9,397 (+3.2%)
$457,200 + $344,600
$801,800
2023
$9,109 (+3.8%)
$412,200 + $311,300
$723,500
2022
$8,775 (+2.7%)
$374,700 + $283,600
$658,300
2021
$8,546 (+4.0%)
$359,100 + $259,700
$618,800
2020
$8,217 (+2.9%)
$341,700 + $247,300
$589,000
2019
$7,987 (+8.7%)
$325,500 + $235,800
$561,300
2018
$7,346 (+4.7%)
$306,900 + $222,700
$529,600
2017
$7,015 (+5.5%)
$289,600 + $210,400
$500,000
2016
$6,647 (+6.6%)
$259,500 + $198,900
$458,400
2015
$6,233 (+3.2%)
$239,800 + $184,200
$424,000
2014
$6,042 (+10.8%)
$231,700 + $178,200
$409,900
2013
$5,452 (+2.2%)
$233,900 + $131,000
$364,900
2012
$5,337 (+6.9%)
$246,200 + $131,000
$377,200
2011
$4,993
$246,200 + $115,600
$361,800
2010
$4,993
$246,200 + $115,600
$361,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,581
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
732240
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 11
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 176
Length: 11
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 136
Length: 8
Width: 17
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,467
Foundation Area: 1,440
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: GREY
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,582.50
Tax Year: 2003
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: MAIN ST-FOREST-LFT. ON WADSWORTH-LFT WHI
UnparsedAddress: 3 Whittier Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,581
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 732240
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer,Dryer,Refrigerator & Doll House
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
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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
$1.07M – $1.30M
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