Google street view image for 42 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867

Off market nov 2003 for $539K

$1,091,112

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,489/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,148

sq ft

42 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

42 John Carver Rd is a 2,148 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 21, 2003 for $539,000. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $1,091,112.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,091,112

$552K since sold in November 2003$17K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$855,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,472 sq ft
36 Intervale Ter, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$830,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,103 sq ft
28 Audubon Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,897 sq ft
83 Grand St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,150,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
21 Bond St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,275,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,253 sq ft
120 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated October 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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22 MoM

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3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
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Sale history for 42 John Carver Rd

Tax history for 42 John Carver Rd

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 472
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,148
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,205
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Municipality Name: READING
Acres: 0.26
Zoning Code: S15
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,148
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1977459S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.04M – $1.25M

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Home values near 42 John Carver Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2320 Sq. Ft.	$1,056,722
50 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$993,539
50 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$983,113
72 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$1,012,350
71 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2980 Sq. Ft.	$1,660,516
51 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$924,943
75 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$724,911

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2083 Sq. Ft.	$918,625
43 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1622 Sq. Ft.	$868,944
34 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2514 Sq. Ft.	$1,110,567
77 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,696
9 Harvard Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2035 Sq. Ft.	$846,977
57 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1737 Sq. Ft.	$996,452
15 Harvard Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$951,110
39 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2083 Sq. Ft.	$965,819
10 Harvard Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	$1,231,884
84 Winthrop Avenue, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$898,288
15 Harvard Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$972,634
62 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$955,650
58 Hartshorn Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$1,190,865

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