Off Market Apr 2009 for $527K

$1,375,062

•

2,064

sq ft

40 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

The one you've waited for! One-owner, west side Colonial in most-desired neighborhood. A beautiful half acre lot, a solid 4-bedroom home, 2-car garage, fireplace, hardwood floors and value price all add up to be a dream combination. It's no secret, this fine property needs a lot of updating…but what you'll end up with is a recession-proof home! Don't wait for an open house or price reduction, this one will NOT last.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Rick Nazzaro • Colonial Manor Realty

Bought with Mary Salvucci • Century 21 North Shore

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70895025

Redfin Estimate

$1,375,062

$848K since sold in April 2009$21K since July

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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,175,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,399 sq ft
18 Gleason Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,686,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,630 sq ft
24 Indian Tree Ln, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,250,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,260 sq ft
168 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,348,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,728 sq ft
29 Louanis Dr, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$980,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,711 sq ft
75 Whitehall Ln, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$1,450,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,554 sq ft
34 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.2%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$897K

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

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23 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Sherwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,702 (−1.2%)

$595,000 + $520,200

$1,115,200

2024

$12,857 (+6.3%)

$585,300 + $511,700

$1,097,000

2023

$12,099 (+0.1%)

$512,700 + $448,300

$961,000

2022

$12,085 (+6.6%)

$483,700 + $422,900

$906,600

2021

$11,342 (+4.1%)

$442,600 + $378,700

$821,300

2020

$10,894 (+4.3%)

$420,800 + $360,100

$780,900

2019

$10,442 (+9.7%)

$395,400 + $338,400

$733,800

2018

$9,523 (+0.8%)

$370,000 + $316,600

$686,600

2017

$9,445 (+5.4%)

$362,800 + $310,400

$673,200

2016

$8,961 (+9.2%)

$329,200 + $288,800

$618,000

2015

$8,204 (+8.6%)

$300,700 + $257,400

$558,100

2014

$7,553 (−7.0%)

$297,700 + $214,700

$512,400

2013

$8,118 (+2.6%)

$301,100 + $242,300

$543,400

2012

$7,913 (+3.4%)

$316,900 + $242,300

$559,200

2011

$7,651

$316,900 + $237,500

$554,400

2010

$7,651 (+5.0%)

$316,900 + $237,500

$554,400

2009

$7,284

$353,300 + $198,100

$551,400

Tax history for 40 Sherwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,702 (−1.2%)

$595,000 + $520,200

$1,115,200

2024

$12,857 (+6.3%)

$585,300 + $511,700

$1,097,000

2023

$12,099 (+0.1%)

$512,700 + $448,300

$961,000

2022

$12,085 (+6.6%)

$483,700 + $422,900

$906,600

2021

$11,342 (+4.1%)

$442,600 + $378,700

$821,300

2020

$10,894 (+4.3%)

$420,800 + $360,100

$780,900

2019

$10,442 (+9.7%)

$395,400 + $338,400

$733,800

2018

$9,523 (+0.8%)

$370,000 + $316,600

$686,600

2017

$9,445 (+5.4%)

$362,800 + $310,400

$673,200

2016

$8,961 (+9.2%)

$329,200 + $288,800

$618,000

2015

$8,204 (+8.6%)

$300,700 + $257,400

$558,100

2014

$7,553 (−7.0%)

$297,700 + $214,700

$512,400

2013

$8,118 (+2.6%)

$301,100 + $242,300

$543,400

2012

$7,913 (+3.4%)

$316,900 + $242,300

$559,200

2011

$7,651

$316,900 + $237,500

$554,400

2010

$7,651 (+5.0%)

$316,900 + $237,500

$554,400

2009

$7,284

$353,300 + $198,100

$551,400

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

2,520

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

731069

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,064
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,646.10
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Gleason Road
UnparsedAddress: 40 Sherwood Road, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731069

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 • 0.5mi

7/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

$1.31M – $1.58M

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Home values near 40 Sherwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3821 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,846
29 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2256 Sq. Ft.	$1,366,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3568 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,198
21 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$1,428,155

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2268 Sq. Ft.	$1,259,192
34 Sherwood Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2554 Sq. Ft.	$1,511,208

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