Bright modern colonial in desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood of Reading! This 3 bed, 1.5 bath w/many updates, has been well-maintained by the current owners for over 20 years. Beautiful open kitchen w/dining area, modern cabinetry & recessed lighting. Fireplaced living room w/bay window & additional 1st floor family room both offer loads of natural light & comfort. Three bedrooms upstairs w/full bath, & additional hall closet & linen closet for plenty of storage. Amazing lower level living space as well, w/a large play room & sunny bonus room that would be a perfect home office! Head out the slider to the exterior patio in the perfectly fenced in, level backyard, ideal for young kids & pets! Central A/C, recently updated roof & gutters, (2015), two storage sheds & many newer windows too. FANTASTIC location, walkable to Birch Meadow Park, Reading High School, YMCA, Reading Public Library & downtown Reading shopping, restaurants & more! Also convenient to 93, 95, 129 & commuter rail!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
5,799 sq ftLot Size
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Paul Hryb• Maloney Properties LLC
Bought with Shannon Hurley• Custom Home Realty, Inc.
NICELY MAINTAINED GARRISON IN POPULAR BIRCH MEADOW NEIGHBORHOOD. FP LR, DR W/SLIDING DOOR TO LG DECK. LOWER LEVEL FAMILYROOM W/SLIDING DOOR TO PATIO & FENCED YARD. GOOD SIZE MBR. ROOF RESHINGLED 11/98. DO NOT LET CAT OUT!
MLS PIN #30098419
Jun 14, 1996
Sold
$185,000
$88/sq ft
Jun 10, 1996
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 1996
Listed
$189,900
$91/sq ft
BIRCHMEADOW LOCATION. COMFORTABLE WELL CARED FOR 3 BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM WITH SLIDERS TO A NEWER BRICK PATIO, SHED AND FENCED IN YARD. FIREPLACE LIVINGROOM. BUILT IN AIR CONDITIONER ON FIRST FLOOR.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,491 (+1.2%)
$442,800 + $302,700
$745,500
2024
$8,394 (+3.2%)
$425,400 + $290,800
$716,200
2023
$8,131 (+3.9%)
$383,500 + $262,300
$645,800
2022
$7,827 (+0.7%)
$348,700 + $238,500
$587,200
2021
$7,770 (+4.0%)
$334,100 + $228,500
$562,600
2020
$7,469 (+2.9%)
$317,900 + $217,500
$535,400
2019
$7,257 (+8.8%)
$302,800 + $207,200
$510,000
2018
$6,673 (+4.8%)
$285,600 + $195,500
$481,100
2017
$6,367 (+5.1%)
$269,400 + $184,400
$453,800
2016
$6,057 (+3.6%)
$243,300 + $174,400
$417,700
2015
$5,848 (+8.9%)
$231,700 + $166,100
$397,800
2014
$5,371
$215,500 + $148,900
$364,400
2013
$5,366 (+2.3%)
$221,100 + $138,100
$359,200
2012
$5,247 (+2.5%)
$232,700 + $138,100
$370,800
2011
$5,121
$232,700 + $138,400
$371,100
2010
$5,121 (+2.1%)
$232,700 + $138,400
$371,100
2009
$5,018
$255,100 + $124,800
$379,900
Tax history for 34 Parkview Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,491 (+1.2%)
$442,800 + $302,700
$745,500
2024
$8,394 (+3.2%)
$425,400 + $290,800
$716,200
2023
$8,131 (+3.9%)
$383,500 + $262,300
$645,800
2022
$7,827 (+0.7%)
$348,700 + $238,500
$587,200
2021
$7,770 (+4.0%)
$334,100 + $228,500
$562,600
2020
$7,469 (+2.9%)
$317,900 + $217,500
$535,400
2019
$7,257 (+8.8%)
$302,800 + $207,200
$510,000
2018
$6,673 (+4.8%)
$285,600 + $195,500
$481,100
2017
$6,367 (+5.1%)
$269,400 + $184,400
$453,800
2016
$6,057 (+3.6%)
$243,300 + $174,400
$417,700
2015
$5,848 (+8.9%)
$231,700 + $166,100
$397,800
2014
$5,371
$215,500 + $148,900
$364,400
2013
$5,366 (+2.3%)
$221,100 + $138,100
$359,200
2012
$5,247 (+2.5%)
$232,700 + $138,100
$370,800
2011
$5,121
$232,700 + $138,400
$371,100
2010
$5,121 (+2.1%)
$232,700 + $138,400
$371,100
2009
$5,018
$255,100 + $124,800
$379,900
*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
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
1,669
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
735531
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 34 Parkview Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,669
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735531
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Appliances Included
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.
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Estimated sale price
$854,000 – $1.03M
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