Updated house in desireable Joshua Eaton neighborhood!! Open concept home with updated kitchen, updated bathroom, hardwood floors, new windows and doors and a new backyard with oversized stamped concrete patio. Freshly painted exterior, new deck and oversized family room downstairs. Turn key home in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Reading. Over 2000SF of living space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Edmund Wong• The Empire Realty
Bought with Thomas Anderson• Anderson Treacy Real Estate
Looks can be deceiving… Come see this spacious Ranch in a great neighborhood with enormous potential. Two finished levels of living space, 2 fireplaces, 3 full baths, hdwd floors, 2 car attached garage w/double wide driveway. Main level feat. full cab kitchen, formal dining room, beautiful spac. fireplace living room and two bedrooms with a master bath. Lower level features a full walk-out w/spacious fireplaced family room, 2 additional bedrooms, an office, laundry & utiltiy rm. A MUST SEE!
MLS PIN #70112885
Dec 31, 2004
Sold
$385,000
$221/sq ft
Nov 29, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2004
Listed
$449,900
$259/sq ft
This home is much larger than it appears. Two finished levels of living space, three full baths, two fireplaces, hardwood flooring, spacious kitchen, formal dining room and a wonderful location make this a must see.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,471 (+18.1%)
$639,300 + $455,600
$1,094,900
2024
$10,561 (+6.1%)
$628,900 + $272,200
$901,100
2023
$9,950
$550,900 + $239,400
$790,300
2022
$9,944 (+6.2%)
$519,700 + $226,300
$746,000
2021
$9,362 (+4.1%)
$475,600 + $202,300
$677,900
2020
$8,996 (+0.5%)
$452,200 + $192,700
$644,900
2019
$8,951 (+9.5%)
$424,900 + $204,100
$629,000
2018
$8,171 (−30.1%)
$397,600 + $191,500
$589,100
2017
$11,688 (+45.6%)
$389,800 + $443,300
$833,100
2016
$8,026 (+8.0%)
$353,700 + $199,800
$553,500
2015
$7,431 (−4.5%)
$323,000 + $182,500
$505,500
2014
$7,781 (+18.6%)
$319,800 + $208,100
$527,900
2013
$6,562 (+2.0%)
$295,000 + $144,200
$439,200
2012
$6,434 (+2.4%)
$310,500 + $144,200
$454,700
2011
$6,285
$310,500 + $144,900
$455,400
2010
$6,285 (−1.4%)
$310,500 + $144,900
$455,400
2009
$6,376
$370,300 + $112,400
$482,700
Tax history for 37 James Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,471 (+18.1%)
$639,300 + $455,600
$1,094,900
2024
$10,561 (+6.1%)
$628,900 + $272,200
$901,100
2023
$9,950
$550,900 + $239,400
$790,300
2022
$9,944 (+6.2%)
$519,700 + $226,300
$746,000
2021
$9,362 (+4.1%)
$475,600 + $202,300
$677,900
2020
$8,996 (+0.5%)
$452,200 + $192,700
$644,900
2019
$8,951 (+9.5%)
$424,900 + $204,100
$629,000
2018
$8,171 (−30.1%)
$397,600 + $191,500
$589,100
2017
$11,688 (+45.6%)
$389,800 + $443,300
$833,100
2016
$8,026 (+8.0%)
$353,700 + $199,800
$553,500
2015
$7,431 (−4.5%)
$323,000 + $182,500
$505,500
2014
$7,781 (+18.6%)
$319,800 + $208,100
$527,900
2013
$6,562 (+2.0%)
$295,000 + $144,200
$439,200
2012
$6,434 (+2.4%)
$310,500 + $144,200
$454,700
2011
$6,285
$310,500 + $144,900
$455,400
2010
$6,285 (−1.4%)
$310,500 + $144,900
$455,400
2009
$6,376
$370,300 + $112,400
$482,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
3,983
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731045
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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 63
Length: 7
Width: 9
Level: First
Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Basement
Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 12
Width: 21
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 528
Length: 22
Width: 24
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 200
Length: 20
Width: 10
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X9
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,740
Foundation Area: 99,999
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.87
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,562
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
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: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: West to South St take left onto Whitehall and Right onto James Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 37 James Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,983
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731045
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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
$1.11M – $1.34M
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