One of the most DESIRABLE neighborhoods in town! BIRCH MEADOW~POETS CORNER! This lovely 4 BEDROOM CAPE offers you a GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME! Features include YOUNG ROOF, HEATING SYSTEM and HOT WATER TANK, Hardwood Floors, Main Level Family Room, 1 1/2 Baths and even more room in the partially FINISHED LOWER LEVEL! Eat-in kitchen w/corner built-in cabinet opens up to a fireplaced living room with pretty views of the tree-lined neighborhood! ALL APPLIANCES REMAIN including 3yr old washer & dryer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$539Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jan Triglione Team• Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Popular Birch Meadow circle!! Move right in to this adorable seven room cape with 1 1/2 baths and a bonus LL playroom. All the hardwood flooring has been refinished and the rooms are all painted in neutral tones. The kitchen has been updated and has all new appliances. The first floor family room overlooks a pretty back yard. The flexible floor plan affords you the ability to have an in-home office or nursery. The roof is 3 years old and the heating system is 4 years old.
MLS PIN #70060860
Aug 31, 2004
Sold
$365,000
$228/sq ft
Jul 12, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jul 9, 2004
Listed
$369,900
$231/sq ft
Don't miss out on this well-cared-for cape in a popular Birch Meadow neighborhood. The versitile floor plan affords you 4 bedrooms if needed, or use one as a private office. Hardwood is under most carpet. The updated kitchen opens to a family room overlooking a lovely back yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,448 (+1.2%)
$473,300 + $268,400
$741,700
2024
$8,351 (+3.2%)
$454,600 + $257,900
$712,500
2023
$8,092 (+3.8%)
$409,900 + $232,800
$642,700
2022
$7,793 (+2.4%)
$372,700 + $211,900
$584,600
2021
$7,611 (+4.0%)
$357,100 + $194,000
$551,100
2020
$7,317 (+2.9%)
$339,800 + $184,700
$524,500
2019
$7,111 (+8.8%)
$323,700 + $176,000
$499,700
2018
$6,537 (+4.7%)
$305,200 + $166,100
$471,300
2017
$6,241 (+4.9%)
$288,000 + $156,800
$444,800
2016
$5,951 (+6.7%)
$258,000 + $152,400
$410,400
2015
$5,577 (+3.2%)
$238,400 + $141,000
$379,400
2014
$5,405 (−2.0%)
$230,400 + $136,300
$366,700
2013
$5,513 (+2.2%)
$233,500 + $135,500
$369,000
2012
$5,395 (+19.7%)
$245,800 + $135,500
$381,300
2011
$4,507
$245,800 + $80,800
$326,600
2010
$4,507 (−1.5%)
$245,800 + $80,800
$326,600
2009
$4,575
$273,100 + $73,200
$346,300
Tax history for 4 Tennyson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,448 (+1.2%)
$473,300 + $268,400
$741,700
2024
$8,351 (+3.2%)
$454,600 + $257,900
$712,500
2023
$8,092 (+3.8%)
$409,900 + $232,800
$642,700
2022
$7,793 (+2.4%)
$372,700 + $211,900
$584,600
2021
$7,611 (+4.0%)
$357,100 + $194,000
$551,100
2020
$7,317 (+2.9%)
$339,800 + $184,700
$524,500
2019
$7,111 (+8.8%)
$323,700 + $176,000
$499,700
2018
$6,537 (+4.7%)
$305,200 + $166,100
$471,300
2017
$6,241 (+4.9%)
$288,000 + $156,800
$444,800
2016
$5,951 (+6.7%)
$258,000 + $152,400
$410,400
2015
$5,577 (+3.2%)
$238,400 + $141,000
$379,400
2014
$5,405 (−2.0%)
$230,400 + $136,300
$366,700
2013
$5,513 (+2.2%)
$233,500 + $135,500
$369,000
2012
$5,395 (+19.7%)
$245,800 + $135,500
$381,300
2011
$4,507
$245,800 + $80,800
$326,600
2010
$4,507 (−1.5%)
$245,800 + $80,800
$326,600
2009
$4,575
$273,100 + $73,200
$346,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736438
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 Carport
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,600
Foundation Area: 704
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Sage Green
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,513
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main --------> Forest -------> Wadsworth ------> Tennyson
UnparsedAddress: 4 Tennyson Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736438
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion List
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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, 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.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$820,000 – $992,000
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