Rare opportunity located steps from Birch Meadow Elementary, the Burbank YMCA, and top Reading schools. This impressive 5BR/4BA Colonial is nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in a sought-after neighborhood. The first floor boasts a spacious foyer, a bright living room with gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, family room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace, mudroom with countertop and sink, and a generously sized 2-car garage. Upstairs, find 4 bedrooms, a full bath plus a primary suite with cathedral ceilings, an en suite bath and walk-in closet. The updated lower level features a family room with built-ins and a stone fireplace, a guest suite with a glass shower, kitchenette, and a large bedroom. Laundry, and storage are also on this level. Pride in ownership and lovingly maintained for 25 years. 1st showing at 1st Open House on Saturday, 1/25, at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM - No Exceptions. Your next chapter starts here!
IMPRESSIVE, YOUNG, DON JOHNSTON BUILT COLONIAL IN DESIRABLE BIRCH MEADOW NEIGHBORHOOD. BEAUTIFUL CURB APPEAL, GRAND FOYER, FIREPLACED FR TO BK LR W/BALCONY. WAINSCOTTING, CROWN MOLDINGS, WOOD, 6-PNL DOORS, HW FLRS, FRPLCD WALK-OUT BSMNT.
MLS PIN #30102970
Oct 16, 1996
Sold
$357,000
$111/sq ft
Sep 9, 1996
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 1996
Listed
$364,900
$113/sq ft
FABULOUS JOHNSON BUILT COLONIAL ON CUL-DE-SAC . WALK TO BIRCH MEADOW. FRONT TO BACK LIVING ROOM WITH FIRE PLACE. DESIGNER KITCHEN LEADS TO DECK OVERLOOKING WOODED ACRE LOT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,323 (−0.4%)
$622,700 + $722,600
$1,345,300
2024
$15,390 (+7.1%)
$607,800 + $705,300
$1,313,100
2023
$14,364 (+0.1%)
$528,100 + $612,800
$1,140,900
2022
$14,347 (+10.6%)
$498,200 + $578,100
$1,076,300
2021
$12,969 (+1.7%)
$484,100 + $455,000
$939,100
2020
$12,746 (+1.8%)
$471,000 + $442,700
$913,700
2019
$12,521 (+3.6%)
$453,600 + $426,300
$879,900
2018
$12,085 (+1.8%)
$449,100 + $422,200
$871,300
2017
$11,869 (−3.7%)
$436,100 + $409,900
$846,000
2016
$12,319 (+8.5%)
$400,100 + $449,500
$849,600
2015
$11,353 (+1.2%)
$363,700 + $408,600
$772,300
2014
$11,223 (+8.3%)
$363,700 + $397,700
$761,400
2013
$10,365 (+3.0%)
$327,800 + $366,000
$693,800
2012
$10,062 (+4.8%)
$345,100 + $366,000
$711,100
2011
$9,605
$345,100 + $350,900
$696,000
2010
$9,605 (−3.4%)
$345,100 + $350,900
$696,000
2009
$9,944
$431,200 + $321,600
$752,800
Tax history for 40 Estate Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,323 (−0.4%)
$622,700 + $722,600
$1,345,300
2024
$15,390 (+7.1%)
$607,800 + $705,300
$1,313,100
2023
$14,364 (+0.1%)
$528,100 + $612,800
$1,140,900
2022
$14,347 (+10.6%)
$498,200 + $578,100
$1,076,300
2021
$12,969 (+1.7%)
$484,100 + $455,000
$939,100
2020
$12,746 (+1.8%)
$471,000 + $442,700
$913,700
2019
$12,521 (+3.6%)
$453,600 + $426,300
$879,900
2018
$12,085 (+1.8%)
$449,100 + $422,200
$871,300
2017
$11,869 (−3.7%)
$436,100 + $409,900
$846,000
2016
$12,319 (+8.5%)
$400,100 + $449,500
$849,600
2015
$11,353 (+1.2%)
$363,700 + $408,600
$772,300
2014
$11,223 (+8.3%)
$363,700 + $397,700
$761,400
2013
$10,365 (+3.0%)
$327,800 + $366,000
$693,800
2012
$10,062 (+4.8%)
$345,100 + $366,000
$711,100
2011
$9,605
$345,100 + $350,900
$696,000
2010
$9,605 (−3.4%)
$345,100 + $350,900
$696,000
2009
$9,944
$431,200 + $321,600
$752,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.16 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
3,215
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736295
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, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest Street to Rice Road to Estate Lane
UnparsedAddress: 40 Estate Ln, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,215
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736295
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
53% 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
$1.51M – $1.83M
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