Location, location, location!! Beautifully situated in a fabulous neighborhood near the Birch Meadow Area, this picture perfect cape with great curb appeal awaits new owners. A turn key opportunity to own in Reading. This fantastic home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and sits on a 14,000 sq ft lot with private back yard. Newly updated eat-in kitchen, quartz counters, stainless appliances and a generous size peninsula you will enjoy being the host. In addition to the updated kitchen the first floor offers a living room with fireplace, a den/family room, a 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom. The second floor offers 2 front-to-back bedrooms and a full bathroom with heated flooring. There are gleaming hardwood floors in most rooms with ample closet and storage space. An attached two-car garage with breezeway is perfect for stepping into your car in the colder months. Make your appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Ann Quinn Group• Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Bought with Christine Pomer• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Beautiful,warm & inviting cape.Many recent updates including:gleaming hardwood floors,2 new bathrooms w/tile flrs,MBR w/cathedral ceiling,skylight & ceiling fan.Plenty of closets & built-ins,recessed lites,new Harvey windows(2nd fl),new roof (on house),new hot water heater,exterior just painted.Breezeway overlooks new terraced private backyard with brick patio,prof landscaped & irrigation system. Walk to schools, town center, library and parks.
MLS PIN #30508269
Aug 10, 2001
Sold
$325,000
$228/sq ft
Jul 6, 2001
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2001
Listed
$344,900
$242/sq ft
LOVELY 3-4 BEDROOM CLASSIC CAPE ON LARGE LOT. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. ENCLOSED BREEZEWAY. KITCHEN AND DININGROOM COMBO. GREAT FAMILY HOME. NO SHOWINGS UNTIL OPEN HOUSE MAY 27,2001.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,771 (+1.2%)
$497,700 + $272,400
$770,100
2024
$8,669 (−0.5%)
$478,100 + $261,600
$739,700
2023
$8,709 (+3.9%)
$431,000 + $260,700
$691,700
2022
$8,383 (+2.4%)
$391,900 + $237,000
$628,900
2021
$8,189 (+4.0%)
$375,500 + $217,500
$593,000
2020
$7,872 (+2.9%)
$357,300 + $207,000
$564,300
2019
$7,647 (+8.8%)
$340,300 + $197,100
$537,400
2018
$7,031 (+4.8%)
$321,000 + $185,900
$506,900
2017
$6,709 (+7.8%)
$302,800 + $175,400
$478,200
2016
$6,221 (+6.8%)
$271,300 + $157,700
$429,000
2015
$5,827 (+3.2%)
$250,700 + $145,700
$396,400
2014
$5,645 (+10.7%)
$242,200 + $140,800
$383,000
2013
$5,101 (+1.9%)
$236,400 + $105,000
$341,400
2012
$5,006 (+2.3%)
$248,800 + $105,000
$353,800
2011
$4,892
$248,800 + $105,700
$354,500
2010
$4,892 (−3.0%)
$248,800 + $105,700
$354,500
2009
$5,045
$284,000 + $97,900
$381,900
Tax history for 34 Putnam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,771 (+1.2%)
$497,700 + $272,400
$770,100
2024
$8,669 (−0.5%)
$478,100 + $261,600
$739,700
2023
$8,709 (+3.9%)
$431,000 + $260,700
$691,700
2022
$8,383 (+2.4%)
$391,900 + $237,000
$628,900
2021
$8,189 (+4.0%)
$375,500 + $217,500
$593,000
2020
$7,872 (+2.9%)
$357,300 + $207,000
$564,300
2019
$7,647 (+8.8%)
$340,300 + $197,100
$537,400
2018
$7,031 (+4.8%)
$321,000 + $185,900
$506,900
2017
$6,709 (+7.8%)
$302,800 + $175,400
$478,200
2016
$6,221 (+6.8%)
$271,300 + $157,700
$429,000
2015
$5,827 (+3.2%)
$250,700 + $145,700
$396,400
2014
$5,645 (+10.7%)
$242,200 + $140,800
$383,000
2013
$5,101 (+1.9%)
$236,400 + $105,000
$341,400
2012
$5,006 (+2.3%)
$248,800 + $105,000
$353,800
2011
$4,892
$248,800 + $105,700
$354,500
2010
$4,892 (−3.0%)
$248,800 + $105,700
$354,500
2009
$5,045
$284,000 + $97,900
$381,900
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736475
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Concrete
Interior Features: Breezeway
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,428
Foundation Area: 816
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Length: 80
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,383
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), 3 or More
Location
Location Information
Directions: Putnam Road runs between Main Street and Pearl Street
UnparsedAddress: 34 Putnam Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736475
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Inclusions And Exclusions Sheet Attached
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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, 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
$844,000 – $1.02M
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