Beautiful Colonial COMPLETELY RENOVATED. 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Baths. Located close to downtown Reading, Library, Commuter Rail, 128 and 93! Fireplace living room, Dining room, kitchen has stainless appliances and quartz countertops. Hardwood floors throughout. Mud room and bonus room on third floor!! New Windows, New Roof, New Heating System! Move right in. Don't wait this house won't last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
10,200 sq ftLot Size
$611Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jorge Zea• Jorge Andres Zea
Bought with Brian and Diana Segool• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Located close to the commuter rail, bus, library and the town center. This 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial is situated on a large level lot. The first floor has a living room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen and a half bath. The second level offers three bedrooms and a full bath. Access through one of the bedrooms to another room located on the third floor. This home has remained with one family since 1956 and needs updating.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,358 (−1.1%)
$448,500 + $285,300
$733,800
2024
$8,455 (−1.2%)
$440,900 + $280,500
$721,400
2023
$8,557 (+3.2%)
$415,400 + $264,300
$679,700
2022
$8,290 (+9.1%)
$380,100 + $241,800
$621,900
2021
$7,598 (+6.0%)
$327,800 + $222,400
$550,200
2020
$7,165 (+8.0%)
$317,200 + $196,400
$513,600
2019
$6,635 (+7.8%)
$297,400 + $168,900
$466,300
2018
$6,157 (+5.9%)
$283,100 + $160,800
$443,900
2017
$5,814 (−0.8%)
$264,300 + $150,100
$414,400
2016
$5,862 (+3.6%)
$265,300 + $139,000
$404,300
2015
$5,660 (+7.2%)
$252,600 + $132,400
$385,000
2014
$5,278 (+3.5%)
$235,000 + $123,100
$358,100
2013
$5,098 (+1.9%)
$234,500 + $106,700
$341,200
2012
$5,002 (+4.6%)
$246,800 + $106,700
$353,500
2011
$4,782
$246,800 + $99,700
$346,500
2010
$4,782 (−2.1%)
$246,800 + $99,700
$346,500
2009
$4,886
$277,300 + $92,600
$369,900
Tax history for 31 Cape Cod Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,358 (−1.1%)
$448,500 + $285,300
$733,800
2024
$8,455 (−1.2%)
$440,900 + $280,500
$721,400
2023
$8,557 (+3.2%)
$415,400 + $264,300
$679,700
2022
$8,290 (+9.1%)
$380,100 + $241,800
$621,900
2021
$7,598 (+6.0%)
$327,800 + $222,400
$550,200
2020
$7,165 (+8.0%)
$317,200 + $196,400
$513,600
2019
$6,635 (+7.8%)
$297,400 + $168,900
$466,300
2018
$6,157 (+5.9%)
$283,100 + $160,800
$443,900
2017
$5,814 (−0.8%)
$264,300 + $150,100
$414,400
2016
$5,862 (+3.6%)
$265,300 + $139,000
$404,300
2015
$5,660 (+7.2%)
$252,600 + $132,400
$385,000
2014
$5,278 (+3.5%)
$235,000 + $123,100
$358,100
2013
$5,098 (+1.9%)
$234,500 + $106,700
$341,200
2012
$5,002 (+4.6%)
$246,800 + $106,700
$353,500
2011
$4,782
$246,800 + $99,700
$346,500
2010
$4,782 (−2.1%)
$246,800 + $99,700
$346,500
2009
$4,886
$277,300 + $92,600
$369,900
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
734435
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,400
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,635
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Lowell Street To Cape Cod Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 31 Cape Cod Ave, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 734435
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 • 0.7mi
9/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
51% 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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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
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Estimated sale price
$813,000 – $984,000
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