OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2016 for $532K

$946,538

•

2,051

sq ft

42 Colburn Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Get settled before LABOR DAY!! Situated in the desirable BIRCH MEADOW area, you'll LOVE taking advantage of the close proximity to THREE SCHOOLS , the YMCA, PLAYGROUNDS and ball fields. This SPACIOUS SPLIT, with clean-cut curb appeal, has SEVEN UPDATED ROOMS on the MAIN LEVEL, along with a FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM, WET BAR, OFFICE , UPDATED FULL BATH, and SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM at ground level. The HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout only need your FURNITURE! The HEATING system and high-end OIL TANK are NEW, APPLIANCES are NEW. NEW WINDOWS and SIDING in 2006! The ROOF was replaced in 2003 with 40-year shingles. The MASTER BEDROOM has its own access to the MAIN UPDATED BATH. Enjoy the last days of summer with CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING and an incredible FULLY FENCED YARD, with $6000 invested to make it ALL green lawn for parties, kids, and dogs. The mature apple and pear trees have been lovingly nurtured baring fruit for many! Don't miss out on all READING HAS TO OFFER!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

8,901 sq ftLot Size

$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Patricia Black • Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with Patricia Marsh • Realty Executives Marsh & Associates

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72048513

Redfin Estimate

$946,538

$415K since sold in September 2016$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($912K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$937,500
C
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
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D
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$1,150,000
E
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$965,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,776 sq ft
64 Longfellow 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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Sale history for 42 Colburn Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72048513

Sep 30, 2016

Sold

$532,000

$259/sq ft

Aug 8, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2016

Listed

$514,900

$251/sq ft

MLS PIN #30599819

Jun 26, 2002

Sold

$385,000

$188/sq ft

Apr 24, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Apr 22, 2002

Listed

$359,900

$175/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,306 (+1.2%)

$477,800 + $339,200

$817,000

2024

$9,199 (+3.3%)

$459,000 + $325,900

$784,900

2023

$8,909 (+3.9%)

$413,800 + $293,800

$707,600

2022

$8,577 (−0.9%)

$376,200 + $267,200

$643,400

2021

$8,653 (+4.0%)

$360,500 + $266,100

$626,600

2020

$8,318 (+2.9%)

$343,000 + $253,300

$596,300

2019

$8,084 (+8.8%)

$326,800 + $241,300

$568,100

2018

$7,432 (+4.0%)

$308,200 + $227,600

$535,800

2017

$7,144 (+9.5%)

$290,700 + $218,500

$509,200

2016

$6,522 (+6.8%)

$260,500 + $189,300

$449,800

2015

$6,109 (+3.2%)

$240,700 + $174,900

$415,600

2014

$5,920 (−0.7%)

$232,600 + $169,000

$401,600

2013

$5,961 (+2.4%)

$234,100 + $164,900

$399,000

2012

$5,820 (+2.5%)

$246,400 + $164,900

$411,300

2011

$5,679

$246,400 + $165,100

$411,500

2010

$5,679 (+10.6%)

$246,400 + $165,100

$411,500

2009

$5,133

$275,100 + $113,500

$388,600

Tax history for 42 Colburn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,306 (+1.2%)

$477,800 + $339,200

$817,000

2024

$9,199 (+3.3%)

$459,000 + $325,900

$784,900

2023

$8,909 (+3.9%)

$413,800 + $293,800

$707,600

2022

$8,577 (−0.9%)

$376,200 + $267,200

$643,400

2021

$8,653 (+4.0%)

$360,500 + $266,100

$626,600

2020

$8,318 (+2.9%)

$343,000 + $253,300

$596,300

2019

$8,084 (+8.8%)

$326,800 + $241,300

$568,100

2018

$7,432 (+4.0%)

$308,200 + $227,600

$535,800

2017

$7,144 (+9.5%)

$290,700 + $218,500

$509,200

2016

$6,522 (+6.8%)

$260,500 + $189,300

$449,800

2015

$6,109 (+3.2%)

$240,700 + $174,900

$415,600

2014

$5,920 (−0.7%)

$232,600 + $169,000

$401,600

2013

$5,961 (+2.4%)

$234,100 + $164,900

$399,000

2012

$5,820 (+2.5%)

$246,400 + $164,900

$411,300

2011

$5,679

$246,400 + $165,100

$411,500

2010

$5,679 (+10.6%)

$246,400 + $165,100

$411,500

2009

$5,133

$275,100 + $113,500

$388,600

*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

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

1,908

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736808

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, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 22
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Wet Bar,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 10X07
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Office, Sun Room, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,051
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: cream

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,522
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main or Grove to Forest to Colburn.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Colburn Road, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,908
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736808

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$900,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 42 Colburn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Colburn Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2543 Sq. Ft.	$877,800
29 Colburn Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$893,031

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Colburn Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$860,777
27 Colburn Road, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5800 Sq. Ft.	$2,183,429

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Colburn Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1272 Sq. Ft.	$800,897
51 Colburn Road, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,201

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