OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2016 for $520K

$954,847

•

2,088

sq ft

42 John St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Inviting, spacious colonial located blocks from Reading center, commuter rail, Hunt Memorial Park, and in close proximity to grocery stores, Routes 128/93! This home exudes warmth upon entering the elegant foyer with heavy crown moulding, high-ceilinged, brightly-lit main rooms; truly says "home". You'll also appreciate the modern kitchen and baths (relax in the Jacuzzi whirlpool tub), as well as the overflow 3rd. floor, bonus space. Potential to create a master bath using either of the 2 rear bedrooms. Additionally, terrific, interior expansion potential in the windowed-walk-out basement. Plenty of storage. Newer gas boiler, central air, roof, fencing & driveway are a plus! Enjoy the the beautiful garden areas and in-ground pool (2008 liner), or create an enormous yard space, if pool is removed. It's your choice! OFFERS SHOULD BE IN BY NOON, TUES. 3/1, INCL. DOCUMENTED PRE-APPROV. OR PROOF OF FUNDS. DO NOT EMAIL DEPOSIT CHECK COPIES WITH PERSONAL ACCOUNT ID INFO.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

8,780 sq ftLot Size

$457Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Paul Cottone • The Cottone Co., Real Estate

Bought with Judy Sousa • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #71962988

Redfin Estimate

$954,847

$435K since sold in April 2016$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.2% lower than the average sale price ($986K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,150,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
21 Bond St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$946,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,738 sq ft
24 Thorndike St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$962,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
67 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$835,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,599 sq ft
86 Orange St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$975,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,672 sq ft
8 Berkeley St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,833 sq ft
54 Pratt St, Reading, MA 01867

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$585,525

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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

Recently sold homes

22 MoM

New listings for sale

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$879,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,960 sq ft
45 Longview Rd, Reading, MA 01867
$799,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,603 sq ft
400 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
$414,900
2 beds2 baths1,076 sq ft
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$2,250,000
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Sale history for 42 John St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71962988

Apr 6, 2016

Sold

$520,000

$249/sq ft

Mar 3, 2016

Pending

—

Feb 25, 2016

Price Changed

$489,900

$235/sq ft

Feb 24, 2016

Listed

$489,000

$234/sq ft

MLS PIN #71464408

Mar 8, 2013

Sold

$422,800

$202/sq ft

Jan 14, 2013

Contingent

—

Dec 12, 2012

Listed

$437,500

$210/sq ft

+15

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,488 (+3.3%)

$412,100 + $420,900

$833,000

2024

$9,186 (+1.9%)

$387,500 + $396,300

$783,800

2023

$9,018 (+8.4%)

$353,700 + $362,600

$716,300

2022

$8,319 (+4.4%)

$307,500 + $316,600

$624,100

2021

$7,967 (+4.0%)

$281,800 + $295,100

$576,900

2020

$7,664 (+2.7%)

$268,100 + $281,300

$549,400

2019

$7,461 (+9.7%)

$255,600 + $268,700

$524,300

2018

$6,803 (+3.9%)

$238,800 + $251,700

$490,500

2017

$6,546 (+4.9%)

$227,200 + $239,400

$466,600

2016

$6,239 (+3.4%)

$214,700 + $215,600

$430,300

2015

$6,033 (+4.9%)

$204,500 + $205,900

$410,400

2014

$5,752 (+7.5%)

$194,800 + $195,400

$390,200

2013

$5,350 (+2.5%)

$208,000 + $150,100

$358,100

2012

$5,221 (+2.3%)

$218,900 + $150,100

$369,000

2011

$5,106

$218,900 + $151,100

$370,000

2010

$5,106 (−3.7%)

$218,900 + $151,100

$370,000

2009

$5,300

$260,100 + $141,100

$401,200

Tax history for 42 John St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,488 (+3.3%)

$412,100 + $420,900

$833,000

2024

$9,186 (+1.9%)

$387,500 + $396,300

$783,800

2023

$9,018 (+8.4%)

$353,700 + $362,600

$716,300

2022

$8,319 (+4.4%)

$307,500 + $316,600

$624,100

2021

$7,967 (+4.0%)

$281,800 + $295,100

$576,900

2020

$7,664 (+2.7%)

$268,100 + $281,300

$549,400

2019

$7,461 (+9.7%)

$255,600 + $268,700

$524,300

2018

$6,803 (+3.9%)

$238,800 + $251,700

$490,500

2017

$6,546 (+4.9%)

$227,200 + $239,400

$466,600

2016

$6,239 (+3.4%)

$214,700 + $215,600

$430,300

2015

$6,033 (+4.9%)

$204,500 + $205,900

$410,400

2014

$5,752 (+7.5%)

$194,800 + $195,400

$390,200

2013

$5,350 (+2.5%)

$208,000 + $150,100

$358,100

2012

$5,221 (+2.3%)

$218,900 + $150,100

$369,000

2011

$5,106

$218,900 + $151,100

$370,000

2010

$5,106 (−3.7%)

$218,900 + $151,100

$370,000

2009

$5,300

$260,100 + $141,100

$401,200

*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

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

2,349

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

733933

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 91
Length: 7
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 28
Length: 4
Width: 7
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 6
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Country Kitchen,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,088
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 194
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,032.88
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

Location Information
Directions: Center of town to Pleasant St. to corner of John St. or Walker's Brook Drive to John St.
UnparsedAddress: 42 John Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,349
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733933

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Excludes Washer And Dryer. Includes Wall-Mounted Speakers And Pool Maintenance Equipment.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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 97° 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

$908,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 42 John St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 John St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1773 Sq. Ft.	$793,040
38 John St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1532 Sq. Ft.	$800,722

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 John St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$789,016
36 John St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2238 Sq. Ft.	$900,050

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 John St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1657 Sq. Ft.	$922,450
30A John Apt 1, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$527,514

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