OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2014 for $700K

$1,375,812

•

4,451

sq ft

42 Chute St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Rich In Detail And Steeped In History! The Second Empire wood frame house, known as the Joseph Temple House, was built in 1875 by Joseph Temple and is on the National Historic Register. The Mansard features deep eaves with decorative brackets, and its windows are topped with dentiled cornices. A gracious foyer says "Come in!" Experience the joy of cooking in this fully-equipped updated kitchen with hardwood floors and large Butler's pantry. 7 bedrooms, a gallery and office complete this charming home. Endless possibilities for detached carriage house in rear of exceptional 3/4 acre lot. Convenient to Downtown, library, shops and commuter rail. Your family's dream house can be a reality!

Single-familyProperty Type

1875Year Built

0.71 acresLot Size

$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Mary Ann Quinn Group • Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with Laurie Williamson • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #71693017

Redfin Estimate

$1,375,812

$676K since sold in August 2014$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 45.1% higher than the average sale price ($948K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,050,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,897 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$875,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths3,003 sq ft
266 West St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,049,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,082 sq ft
38 Berkeley St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$525,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,642 sq ft
13 Percy Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,052,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,460 sq ft
42 Riverside Dr, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,137,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,312 sq ft
115 Prescott St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$281 MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 42 Chute St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71693017

Aug 7, 2014

Sold

$700,000

$157/sq ft

Jun 18, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2014

Listed

$699,900

$157/sq ft

MLS PIN #11042816

Mar 8, 1993

Sold

$188,000

$42/sq ft

Jan 15, 1993

Listing Removed

—

Oct 13, 1992

Listed

$219,900

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,695 (−1.2%)

$521,600 + $593,000

$1,114,600

2024

$12,844 (−1.3%)

$512,700 + $583,200

$1,095,900

2023

$13,008 (+3.1%)

$483,100 + $550,100

$1,033,200

2022

$12,614 (+5.0%)

$442,000 + $504,300

$946,300

2021

$12,008 (+2.3%)

$381,200 + $488,300

$869,500

2020

$11,743 (+4.5%)

$368,900 + $472,900

$841,800

2019

$11,237 (+7.7%)

$345,800 + $443,900

$789,700

2018

$10,434 (+5.8%)

$329,200 + $423,100

$752,300

2017

$9,864 (−0.4%)

$307,400 + $395,700

$703,100

2016

$9,899 (+18.3%)

$308,500 + $374,200

$682,700

2015

$8,366 (+7.2%)

$293,700 + $275,400

$569,100

2014

$7,803 (+20.1%)

$273,200 + $256,200

$529,400

2013

$6,499 (+2.5%)

$252,600 + $182,400

$435,000

2012

$6,343 (+2.4%)

$265,900 + $182,400

$448,300

2011

$6,192

$265,900 + $182,800

$448,700

2010

$6,192

$265,900 + $182,800

$448,700

2009

$6,186

$312,000 + $156,300

$468,300

Tax history for 42 Chute St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,695 (−1.2%)

$521,600 + $593,000

$1,114,600

2024

$12,844 (−1.3%)

$512,700 + $583,200

$1,095,900

2023

$13,008 (+3.1%)

$483,100 + $550,100

$1,033,200

2022

$12,614 (+5.0%)

$442,000 + $504,300

$946,300

2021

$12,008 (+2.3%)

$381,200 + $488,300

$869,500

2020

$11,743 (+4.5%)

$368,900 + $472,900

$841,800

2019

$11,237 (+7.7%)

$345,800 + $443,900

$789,700

2018

$10,434 (+5.8%)

$329,200 + $423,100

$752,300

2017

$9,864 (−0.4%)

$307,400 + $395,700

$703,100

2016

$9,899 (+18.3%)

$308,500 + $374,200

$682,700

2015

$8,366 (+7.2%)

$293,700 + $275,400

$569,100

2014

$7,803 (+20.1%)

$273,200 + $256,200

$529,400

2013

$6,499 (+2.5%)

$252,600 + $182,400

$435,000

2012

$6,343 (+2.4%)

$265,900 + $182,400

$448,300

2011

$6,192

$265,900 + $182,800

$448,700

2010

$6,192

$265,900 + $182,800

$448,700

2009

$6,186

$312,000 + $156,300

$468,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.71 Acres

Year renovated

1948

Sq. Ft.

4,451

Year built

1875

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

733823

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
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Wainscoting

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 324
Length: 18
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Wainscoting

Office Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Gallery, Foyer, Office, Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,451
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.71
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,803.36
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mt Vernon to Chute
UnparsedAddress: 42 Chute Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,451
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733823

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Decorative Mirrors
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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, 15 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 42 Chute St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Chute St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$939,230
35 Chute St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$791,918

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Chute St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3034 Sq. Ft.	$1,359,467
49 Chute St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$976,891

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Chute St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3086 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,157
45 Chute St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1871 Sq. Ft.	$994,197

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