LOCATION, LOCATION~ Ideally located on a quiet side street location, yet convenient to local schools, The Birch Meadow complex, including the YMCA and area attractions. Situated on an ideal QUARTER ACRE LOT on a cul de sac, this adorable home features 3 bedrooms, (two up and one down) an updated WHITE KITCHEN W/STAINLESS APPLIANCES and granite counters. The first floor is complete with a cozy FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, a dining room to host and entertain and your 3rd bedroom. The home features 2 Full baths. Upstairs are two generous sized additional bedrooms. Plenty of basement storage, and a bonus den or office. The yard is perfect and generously sized, perfect to host a backyard BBQ or play. Gas on the street! Don't miss out on your opportunity to show this home! Located nearby local shops, restaurants and easy access to i95/i93, this one wont last. Showings start right away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Katie Varney• Classified Realty Group
Bought with Yangyang Zhou• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Nothing to do but unpack your suitcases when you arrive at this sparkling Shutter trimmed Cape Cod Style Home. Wonderful Birch Meadow location, Convenient to all schools, ball fields and the YMCA. The Owners have lovingly maintained this beauty for 23 years. Many updates include Kitchen, baths ,windows and hardwood floors. Make your appointment for a private showing, this gem will not last.
MLS PIN #11048826
Jun 30, 1994
Sold
$189,900
$124/sq ft
May 14, 1994
Listing Removed
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Apr 5, 1994
Listed
$189,900
$124/sq ft
CHARM.CAPE IN EXCEL.COND.GLEAM.HDWD FLS & PLEASANT DECOR MAKES THIS A MOVE-IN PROP. IMPROV.INCL.UPDATED ELEC.BOX, NEWER BA,INT.& EXT.PAINT.GREAT VALUE.SELL.NEED RENT-BACK.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,867 (+3.1%)
$425,600 + $265,100
$690,700
2024
$7,632 (−2.3%)
$401,200 + $250,000
$651,200
2023
$7,808 (+3.9%)
$382,100 + $238,100
$620,200
2022
$7,518 (+4.9%)
$347,400 + $216,600
$564,000
2021
$7,170 (+4.5%)
$324,200 + $195,000
$519,200
2020
$6,858 (+2.9%)
$306,900 + $184,700
$491,600
2019
$6,664 (+9.4%)
$292,300 + $176,000
$468,300
2018
$6,090 (+3.3%)
$277,700 + $161,400
$439,100
2017
$5,897 (−3.1%)
$265,800 + $154,500
$420,300
2016
$6,084 (+3.6%)
$266,700 + $152,900
$419,600
2015
$5,874 (+7.2%)
$253,900 + $145,700
$399,600
2014
$5,480 (−5.8%)
$236,200 + $135,600
$371,800
2013
$5,815 (+2.3%)
$234,700 + $154,500
$389,200
2012
$5,683 (+5.7%)
$247,100 + $154,500
$401,600
2011
$5,378
$247,100 + $142,600
$389,700
2010
$5,378 (+2.4%)
$247,100 + $142,600
$389,700
2009
$5,252
$278,400 + $119,200
$397,600
Tax history for 32 Chestnut Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,867 (+3.1%)
$425,600 + $265,100
$690,700
2024
$7,632 (−2.3%)
$401,200 + $250,000
$651,200
2023
$7,808 (+3.9%)
$382,100 + $238,100
$620,200
2022
$7,518 (+4.9%)
$347,400 + $216,600
$564,000
2021
$7,170 (+4.5%)
$324,200 + $195,000
$519,200
2020
$6,858 (+2.9%)
$306,900 + $184,700
$491,600
2019
$6,664 (+9.4%)
$292,300 + $176,000
$468,300
2018
$6,090 (+3.3%)
$277,700 + $161,400
$439,100
2017
$5,897 (−3.1%)
$265,800 + $154,500
$420,300
2016
$6,084 (+3.6%)
$266,700 + $152,900
$419,600
2015
$5,874 (+7.2%)
$253,900 + $145,700
$399,600
2014
$5,480 (−5.8%)
$236,200 + $135,600
$371,800
2013
$5,815 (+2.3%)
$234,700 + $154,500
$389,200
2012
$5,683 (+5.7%)
$247,100 + $154,500
$401,600
2011
$5,378
$247,100 + $142,600
$389,700
2010
$5,378 (+2.4%)
$247,100 + $142,600
$389,700
2009
$5,252
$278,400 + $119,200
$397,600
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,535
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
735576
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: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,535
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,632
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Steam
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bancroft Ave to Auburn street to Chestnut Road
UnparsedAddress: 32 Chestnut Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,535
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735576
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$841,000 – $1.02M
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