OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2018 for $543K

$869,225

•

1,400

sq ft

40 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Welcome to the coveted BIRCH MEADOW neighborhood of POETS CORNER! Convenient to everything Reading has to offer, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Cape is full of character and ready for you to move in. The Sunny eat-in kitchen has been recently updated with cherry cabinets, Silestone countertops, cork flooring and stainless appliances.The formal dining room features built-in China cabinet and chair rail. This solid house boasts hardwood floors and built-in bookcases in the fireplaced living room. A third bedroom or home office completes the first floor. The second floor offers plenty of closet space, bathroom with walk-in shower & 2 large bedrooms with potential to make a third. Newer roof, furnace, and hot water heater. ALL THIS JUST STEPS TO elementary, middle, and high schools, athletic fields, and the YMCA. Easy access to commuter rail, restaurants, shops, 93 & 128. Make your new home in one of Reading’s finest family neighborhoods.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$621Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Tracey Hutchinson • Churchill Properties

Bought with John Popp • RE/MAX Best Choice

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•Source:MLS PIN #72303033

Redfin Estimate

$869,225

$326K since sold in May 2018$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($901K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$920,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,493 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$715,000
D
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$985,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,033 sq ft
377 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$981,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft
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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$950K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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106

12 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Tennyson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72303033

May 31, 2018

Sold

$543,000

$388/sq ft

Apr 15, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 2, 2018

Listed

$524,900

$375/sq ft

MLS PIN #30369030

Jan 14, 2000

Sold

$225,000

$161/sq ft

Nov 15, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Nov 13, 1999

Listed

$220,000

$157/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,130 (+1.2%)

$490,800 + $223,000

$713,800

2024

$8,036 (+3.2%)

$471,500 + $214,200

$685,700

2023

$7,784 (+3.9%)

$425,100 + $193,200

$618,300

2022

$7,494 (+1.0%)

$386,500 + $175,700

$562,200

2021

$7,417 (+4.0%)

$370,300 + $166,800

$537,100

2020

$7,130 (+2.9%)

$352,400 + $158,700

$511,100

2019

$6,929 (+8.4%)

$335,700 + $151,200

$486,900

2018

$6,393 (+4.8%)

$316,600 + $144,300

$460,900

2017

$6,099 (+7.6%)

$298,600 + $136,100

$434,700

2016

$5,668 (+6.7%)

$267,600 + $123,300

$390,900

2015

$5,311 (+3.2%)

$247,300 + $114,000

$361,300

2014

$5,144 (+4.3%)

$238,900 + $110,100

$349,000

2013

$4,930 (+1.8%)

$235,500 + $94,500

$330,000

2012

$4,845 (+2.4%)

$247,900 + $94,500

$342,400

2011

$4,731

$247,900 + $94,900

$342,800

2010

$4,731 (−2.9%)

$247,900 + $94,900

$342,800

2009

$4,873

$280,800 + $88,100

$368,900

Tax history for 40 Tennyson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,130 (+1.2%)

$490,800 + $223,000

$713,800

2024

$8,036 (+3.2%)

$471,500 + $214,200

$685,700

2023

$7,784 (+3.9%)

$425,100 + $193,200

$618,300

2022

$7,494 (+1.0%)

$386,500 + $175,700

$562,200

2021

$7,417 (+4.0%)

$370,300 + $166,800

$537,100

2020

$7,130 (+2.9%)

$352,400 + $158,700

$511,100

2019

$6,929 (+8.4%)

$335,700 + $151,200

$486,900

2018

$6,393 (+4.8%)

$316,600 + $144,300

$460,900

2017

$6,099 (+7.6%)

$298,600 + $136,100

$434,700

2016

$5,668 (+6.7%)

$267,600 + $123,300

$390,900

2015

$5,311 (+3.2%)

$247,300 + $114,000

$361,300

2014

$5,144 (+4.3%)

$238,900 + $110,100

$349,000

2013

$4,930 (+1.8%)

$235,500 + $94,500

$330,000

2012

$4,845 (+2.4%)

$247,900 + $94,500

$342,400

2011

$4,731

$247,900 + $94,900

$342,800

2010

$4,731 (−2.9%)

$247,900 + $94,900

$342,800

2009

$4,873

$280,800 + $88,100

$368,900

*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

12,350

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

1,400

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736376

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 15, 2020.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 56
Length: 7
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
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): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,400
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,393
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Main st take a left on Forest st then a left onto Wadsworth and right onto Tennyson.
UnparsedAddress: 40 Tennyson Rd, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736376
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 15, 2020

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Window Treatments And Rods In Dining Room And Kitchen.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

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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$826,000 – $1.00M

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Home values near 40 Tennyson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Tennyson Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2524 Sq. Ft.	$933,410
48 Tennyson Road, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1917 Sq. Ft.	$950,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Tennyson Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$856,415
44 Tennyson Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$814,942

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Tennyson Road, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$935,606
32 Tennyson Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2148 Sq. Ft.	$903,801

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