Oversized Cape style home in Birch Meadow neighborhood. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat in kitchen, formal dining room, fireplace living room, some hardwood floors, wrap around deck, and 1 car garage. Handy to schools, park and YMCA. Property to be sold in as is condition.
UNIQUE EXPANDED CAPE W/HUGE FORMAL DR, BEAUTIFUL LR WITH WOOD-BURNING HEATALATOR W/FAN & DUCTWORK-HEATS ENTIRE HOUSE! LARGE 2 LVL DECK, 3 BIG BR'S, LOTS OF CLOSETS.INTERIOR SHOW- CASES CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PRIDE OF SUPER-HANDY OWNERS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,274 (+1.1%)
$488,600 + $325,600
$814,200
2024
$9,170 (+3.2%)
$469,400 + $313,000
$782,400
2023
$8,889 (+3.8%)
$423,200 + $282,800
$706,000
2022
$8,562 (+2.8%)
$384,700 + $257,600
$642,300
2021
$8,332 (+4.0%)
$368,600 + $234,700
$603,300
2020
$8,013 (+2.9%)
$350,800 + $223,600
$574,400
2019
$7,790 (+8.7%)
$334,200 + $213,200
$547,400
2018
$7,164 (+7.6%)
$315,100 + $201,400
$516,500
2017
$6,656 (+6.5%)
$297,300 + $177,100
$474,400
2016
$6,252 (+6.7%)
$266,400 + $164,800
$431,200
2015
$5,862 (+3.2%)
$246,200 + $152,600
$398,800
2014
$5,682 (+8.5%)
$237,800 + $147,700
$385,500
2013
$5,239 (+2.0%)
$235,200 + $115,500
$350,700
2012
$5,138 (+2.2%)
$247,600 + $115,500
$363,100
2011
$5,027
$247,600 + $116,700
$364,300
2010
$5,027 (−2.7%)
$247,600 + $116,700
$364,300
2009
$5,169
$279,900 + $111,400
$391,300
Tax history for 36 Colburn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,274 (+1.1%)
$488,600 + $325,600
$814,200
2024
$9,170 (+3.2%)
$469,400 + $313,000
$782,400
2023
$8,889 (+3.8%)
$423,200 + $282,800
$706,000
2022
$8,562 (+2.8%)
$384,700 + $257,600
$642,300
2021
$8,332 (+4.0%)
$368,600 + $234,700
$603,300
2020
$8,013 (+2.9%)
$350,800 + $223,600
$574,400
2019
$7,790 (+8.7%)
$334,200 + $213,200
$547,400
2018
$7,164 (+7.6%)
$315,100 + $201,400
$516,500
2017
$6,656 (+6.5%)
$297,300 + $177,100
$474,400
2016
$6,252 (+6.7%)
$266,400 + $164,800
$431,200
2015
$5,862 (+3.2%)
$246,200 + $152,600
$398,800
2014
$5,682 (+8.5%)
$237,800 + $147,700
$385,500
2013
$5,239 (+2.0%)
$235,200 + $115,500
$350,700
2012
$5,138 (+2.2%)
$247,600 + $115,500
$363,100
2011
$5,027
$247,600 + $116,700
$364,300
2010
$5,027 (−2.7%)
$247,600 + $116,700
$364,300
2009
$5,169
$279,900 + $111,400
$391,300
*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
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,844
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736809
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: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 24
Width: 10
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Office Room Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,819
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,895
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Off Forest Street
UnparsedAddress: 36 Colburn Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,844
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736809
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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
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Estimated sale price
$880,000 – $1.07M
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