Off Market Jun 2003 for $337K

$1,022,272

•

1,596

sq ft

42 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$641Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jody Swanstrom • Re/max Top Achievers, Inc.

Bought with Sherri Greer • Fitzgerald & Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #30701001

Redfin Estimate

$1,022,272

$685K since sold in June 2003$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 24.8% higher than the average sale price ($819K) of 5 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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$800,000
D
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,015,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,755 sq ft
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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

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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

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2 days MoM

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Sale history for 42 Bear Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30701001

Jun 5, 2003

Sold

$337,000

$211/sq ft

Apr 24, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 2003

Listed

$344,900

$216/sq ft

MLS PIN #30187402

Mar 25, 1998

Sold

$209,900

$132/sq ft

Feb 14, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Sep 30, 1997

Listed

$219,900

$138/sq ft

MLS PIN #30120547

May 28, 1997

Sold

$220,000

$138/sq ft

Mar 19, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Aug 4, 1996

Listed

$219,900

$138/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,579 (+3.0%)

$443,900 + $660,500

$1,104,400

2024

$12,213 (−2.3%)

$418,500 + $623,600

$1,042,100

2023

$12,506 (+3.7%)

$398,600 + $594,700

$993,300

2022

$12,056 (−8.8%)

$362,400 + $542,000

$904,400

2021

$13,220 (+4.5%)

$338,200 + $619,100

$957,300

2020

$12,654 (+2.9%)

$320,200 + $586,900

$907,100

2019

$12,302 (+9.3%)

$304,900 + $559,600

$864,500

2018

$11,256 (+77.9%)

$289,700 + $521,800

$811,500

2017

$6,326 (+18.8%)

$277,200 + $173,700

$450,900

2016

$5,323 (+3.5%)

$227,700 + $139,400

$367,100

2015

$5,145 (+4.6%)

$216,900 + $133,100

$350,000

2014

$4,917 (+0.1%)

$206,500 + $127,100

$333,600

2013

$4,911 (+2.1%)

$211,900 + $116,800

$328,700

2012

$4,808 (+2.2%)

$223,000 + $116,800

$339,800

2011

$4,703

$223,000 + $117,800

$340,800

2010

$4,703 (+7.3%)

$223,000 + $117,800

$340,800

2009

$4,384

$269,200 + $62,700

$331,900

Tax history for 42 Bear Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,579 (+3.0%)

$443,900 + $660,500

$1,104,400

2024

$12,213 (−2.3%)

$418,500 + $623,600

$1,042,100

2023

$12,506 (+3.7%)

$398,600 + $594,700

$993,300

2022

$12,056 (−8.8%)

$362,400 + $542,000

$904,400

2021

$13,220 (+4.5%)

$338,200 + $619,100

$957,300

2020

$12,654 (+2.9%)

$320,200 + $586,900

$907,100

2019

$12,302 (+9.3%)

$304,900 + $559,600

$864,500

2018

$11,256 (+77.9%)

$289,700 + $521,800

$811,500

2017

$6,326 (+18.8%)

$277,200 + $173,700

$450,900

2016

$5,323 (+3.5%)

$227,700 + $139,400

$367,100

2015

$5,145 (+4.6%)

$216,900 + $133,100

$350,000

2014

$4,917 (+0.1%)

$206,500 + $127,100

$333,600

2013

$4,911 (+2.1%)

$211,900 + $116,800

$328,700

2012

$4,808 (+2.2%)

$223,000 + $116,800

$339,800

2011

$4,703

$223,000 + $117,800

$340,800

2010

$4,703 (+7.3%)

$223,000 + $117,800

$340,800

2009

$4,384

$269,200 + $62,700

$331,900

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,115

Year built

2016

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

730631

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Den, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,596
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Pool - Inground, Storage

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,167
Tax Year: 2003

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 42 Bear Hill Road, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,115
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 730631

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Joshua Eaton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

55% 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

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$972,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 42 Bear Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$760,753
48 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2412 Sq. Ft.	$892,487

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1949 Sq. Ft.	$938,459
38 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2390 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,591

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 9999 Sq. Ft.	$730,833
39 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3852 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,536

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