Poets Corner! Great Area, Come and see what this 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has waiting for you!. This Expanded Cape Offers: Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Charming Built-Ins. Cozy fireplaced living room and first-floor Sunroom/BONUS Room. The kitchen is Open Floor Plan Opening up to Light Filled Dining room. Lovely breezeway could double as an oversized Mudroom... 2nd Floor features, 2 Good Sized Bedrooms with Plenty of Storage Space and Master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling with skylight. Good Size Partially Fenced in Yard...Needs some updating but with your finishing touches this home will be your showplace!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,368 sq ftLot Size
$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Samantha Moynihan• Century 21 North East
Bought with Margaret Liotta• Keller Williams Realty
MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS IMMACULATE LOVINGLY MAINTAINED 3 BDRM UP CAPE W/ 2 FULL BTHS, HDWD THRU-OUT, NEW WINDOWS, NEWER ROOF & MANY UPDATES. JULY 31ST CLOSING PREFERRED. STEREO SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOUND) EXCLUDED.
MLS PIN #30152282
Jun 30, 1997
Sold
$200,000
$107/sq ft
May 23, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 1997
Listed
$219,900
$117/sq ft
THE DESIREABLE "POETS CORNER" AREA. WALK TO SCHOOLS AND PARK. NICELY MAINTAINED HOME W/MANY TASTEFUL UPDATES. PRETTY CHERRY STAINED MAPLE CABINETS IN NEWER KITCHEN. HW FLRS ON 1ST FLR. W/W ON 2ND FLR. 1ST FLR. FR ENC. SCREENED PORCH.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,279 (+1.2%)
$475,800 + $251,100
$726,900
2024
$8,184 (+3.2%)
$457,100 + $241,200
$698,300
2023
$7,927 (+3.9%)
$412,100 + $217,500
$629,600
2022
$7,629 (+0.6%)
$374,600 + $197,700
$572,300
2021
$7,587 (+2.2%)
$359,000 + $190,400
$549,400
2020
$7,423 (+3.2%)
$341,600 + $190,500
$532,100
2019
$7,195 (+8.8%)
$325,400 + $180,200
$505,600
2018
$6,615 (+4.8%)
$306,900 + $170,000
$476,900
2017
$6,311 (+7.1%)
$289,500 + $160,300
$449,800
2016
$5,893 (+6.8%)
$259,400 + $147,000
$406,400
2015
$5,520 (+3.2%)
$239,700 + $135,800
$375,500
2014
$5,348 (−0.5%)
$231,600 + $131,200
$362,800
2013
$5,374 (+2.1%)
$233,800 + $125,900
$359,700
2012
$5,264 (+2.4%)
$246,100 + $125,900
$372,000
2011
$5,141
$246,100 + $126,400
$372,500
2010
$5,141 (−0.6%)
$246,100 + $126,400
$372,500
2009
$5,173
$274,200 + $117,400
$391,600
Tax history for 31 Tennyson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,279 (+1.2%)
$475,800 + $251,100
$726,900
2024
$8,184 (+3.2%)
$457,100 + $241,200
$698,300
2023
$7,927 (+3.9%)
$412,100 + $217,500
$629,600
2022
$7,629 (+0.6%)
$374,600 + $197,700
$572,300
2021
$7,587 (+2.2%)
$359,000 + $190,400
$549,400
2020
$7,423 (+3.2%)
$341,600 + $190,500
$532,100
2019
$7,195 (+8.8%)
$325,400 + $180,200
$505,600
2018
$6,615 (+4.8%)
$306,900 + $170,000
$476,900
2017
$6,311 (+7.1%)
$289,500 + $160,300
$449,800
2016
$5,893 (+6.8%)
$259,400 + $147,000
$406,400
2015
$5,520 (+3.2%)
$239,700 + $135,800
$375,500
2014
$5,348 (−0.5%)
$231,600 + $131,200
$362,800
2013
$5,374 (+2.1%)
$233,800 + $125,900
$359,700
2012
$5,264 (+2.4%)
$246,100 + $125,900
$372,000
2011
$5,141
$246,100 + $126,400
$372,500
2010
$5,141 (−0.6%)
$246,100 + $126,400
$372,500
2009
$5,173
$274,200 + $117,400
$391,600
*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
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,872
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736449
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: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,872
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,615
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: FOREST- WADSWORTH- TENNYSON
UnparsedAddress: 31 Tennyson Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,872
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736449
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Fridge, Microwave, Tenants Belongings
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Reading, MA • 01867
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
33
19
35
20
50
32
59
40
68
51
79
61
85
66
80
59
74
55
64
45
52
36
38
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$858,000 – $1.04M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $9,024 in fees.3 minutes to get started.