Off market feb 2005 for $375K

$784,676

•

1,152

sq ft

38 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Best buy in town! Just bring your furniture and enjoy your own winter wonderland in this pretty cape looking out on the skating pond in serene Memorial Park. 3-season porch overlooks the park and fully-fenced private backyard. Tastefully remodeled and freshly painted in stylish colors. All window treatments stay, as do all appliances, most of them only 3 years old being left as gifts by the sellers. Newer heating system, vinyl siding and replacement windows. Do not miss this beauty.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Mimi Izzo • Century 21 Spindler & O'Neil Associates

Bought with Michael Demetri • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Stoneham

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70128062

Redfin Estimate

$784,676

$410K since sold in February 2005$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4% higher than the average sale price ($754K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$855,000
A
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$750,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$710,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,680 sq ft
394 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$715,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
215 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$985,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,033 sq ft
377 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$510,000
F
3 beds1 bath970 sq ft
1 Wood End Ln, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$281 MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

22 MoM

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$949,900
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$1,199,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
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$1,750,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,089 sq ft
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Sale history for 38 Charles St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70128062

Feb 4, 2005

Sold

$375,000

$326/sq ft

Jan 3, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Dec 26, 2004

Listed

$379,900

$330/sq ft

MLS PIN #30662584

Dec 30, 2002

Sold

$308,000

$267/sq ft

Nov 9, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 28, 2002

Listed

$329,900

$286/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,137 (+0.2%)

$474,000 + $240,400

$714,400

2024

$8,120 (+6.9%)

$459,600 + $233,200

$692,800

2023

$7,599 (+5.2%)

$400,300 + $203,300

$603,600

2022

$7,220 (+3.0%)

$359,100 + $182,500

$541,600

2021

$7,013 (+1.0%)

$344,700 + $163,100

$507,800

2020

$6,942 (+2.9%)

$337,800 + $159,800

$497,600

2019

$6,745 (+9.8%)

$321,700 + $152,300

$474,000

2018

$6,143 (+3.4%)

$300,500 + $142,400

$442,900

2017

$5,940 (+2.9%)

$287,200 + $136,200

$423,400

2016

$5,772 (+6.7%)

$273,500 + $124,600

$398,100

2015

$5,410 (+3.2%)

$252,700 + $115,300

$368,000

2014

$5,243 (+9.7%)

$244,200 + $111,500

$355,700

2013

$4,779 (+1.6%)

$237,900 + $82,000

$319,900

2012

$4,703 (+2.4%)

$250,400 + $82,000

$332,400

2011

$4,594

$250,400 + $82,500

$332,900

2010

$4,594 (+1.5%)

$250,400 + $82,500

$332,900

2009

$4,528

$282,500 + $60,300

$342,800

Tax history for 38 Charles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,137 (+0.2%)

$474,000 + $240,400

$714,400

2024

$8,120 (+6.9%)

$459,600 + $233,200

$692,800

2023

$7,599 (+5.2%)

$400,300 + $203,300

$603,600

2022

$7,220 (+3.0%)

$359,100 + $182,500

$541,600

2021

$7,013 (+1.0%)

$344,700 + $163,100

$507,800

2020

$6,942 (+2.9%)

$337,800 + $159,800

$497,600

2019

$6,745 (+9.8%)

$321,700 + $152,300

$474,000

2018

$6,143 (+3.4%)

$300,500 + $142,400

$442,900

2017

$5,940 (+2.9%)

$287,200 + $136,200

$423,400

2016

$5,772 (+6.7%)

$273,500 + $124,600

$398,100

2015

$5,410 (+3.2%)

$252,700 + $115,300

$368,000

2014

$5,243 (+9.7%)

$244,200 + $111,500

$355,700

2013

$4,779 (+1.6%)

$237,900 + $82,000

$319,900

2012

$4,703 (+2.4%)

$250,400 + $82,000

$332,400

2011

$4,594

$250,400 + $82,500

$332,900

2010

$4,594 (+1.5%)

$250,400 + $82,500

$332,900

2009

$4,528

$282,500 + $60,300

$342,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

1961

Sq. Ft.

1,152

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

735219

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: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,152
Foundation Area: 768
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.51
Frontage Length: 80
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,267.52
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Main or Pearl to Charles
UnparsedAddress: 38 Charles St., Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735219

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$746,000 – $903,000

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Home values near 38 Charles St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Charles Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 975 Sq. Ft.	$647,436
34 Charles Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1630 Sq. Ft.	$770,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Charles Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,213
26 Charles Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1657 Sq. Ft.	$751,173

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Charles Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$780,586
24 Charles Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2694 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,736

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