Off market oct 2021 for $650K

$863,647

•

2,406

sq ft

42 Parkview Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

WELCOME HOME TO THIS BRIGHT AND LOVELY COLONIAL LOCATED IN THE DESIRABLE BIRCH MEADOW AREA! This home has been lived in and loved by the same family for over 30 years! First floor boasts all HW flooring, fireplaced LR with pretty bay window, first floor half-bath and OPEN, KITCHEN DINING AREA. The kitchen includes newer Quartz countertops and an ISLAND for your eat-in dining pleasure! From the kitchen area, step out into recently built SUNROOM! This room has heat and a/c, along with a number of Anderson Casement Windows for your VIEWING PLEASURE IN ANY SEASON! Upstairs you will find a FULL BATH AND THREE GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS. Pull down attic for storage! FINISHED BASEMENT WITH TWO ROOMS - COULD BE FAMILYROOM, PLAYROOM, OFFICE, GYM! The location speaks for itself - CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS, BIRCH MEADOW COMPLEX, CENTER,. COMMUTER RAIL AND MAJOR HIGHWAYS!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

6,190 sq ftLot Size

$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Karen Draper • Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with Payam Tarifard • Payam Tarifard

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•Source:MLS PIN #72887351

Redfin Estimate

$863,647

$214K since sold in October 2021$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2% lower than the average sale price ($881K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$700,000
A
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SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,025,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,104 sq ft
35 Longfellow Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$965,500
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,776 sq ft
64 Longfellow Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,052,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,460 sq ft
42 Riverside Dr, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$965,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,614 sq ft
126 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$580,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,318 sq ft
15 Willow 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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22 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Parkview Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,489 (+1.7%)

$444,200 + $301,100

$745,300

2024

$8,348 (+3.2%)

$426,700 + $285,600

$712,300

2023

$8,087 (+1.2%)

$384,700 + $257,600

$642,300

2022

$7,990 (+0.9%)

$349,800 + $249,600

$599,400

2021

$7,917 (+4.0%)

$335,100 + $238,200

$573,300

2020

$7,611 (+2.9%)

$318,900 + $226,700

$545,600

2019

$7,395 (+10.8%)

$303,800 + $215,900

$519,700

2018

$6,673 (+4.8%)

$286,500 + $194,600

$481,100

2017

$6,368 (+5.0%)

$270,300 + $183,600

$453,900

2016

$6,064 (+3.6%)

$244,100 + $174,100

$418,200

2015

$5,854 (+7.2%)

$232,400 + $165,800

$398,200

2014

$5,461 (+5.5%)

$216,200 + $154,300

$370,500

2013

$5,178 (+2.2%)

$221,200 + $125,400

$346,600

2012

$5,069 (+2.5%)

$232,800 + $125,400

$358,200

2011

$4,947

$232,800 + $125,700

$358,500

2010

$4,947 (+0.2%)

$232,800 + $125,700

$358,500

2009

$4,935

$256,900 + $116,700

$373,600

Tax history for 42 Parkview Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,489 (+1.7%)

$444,200 + $301,100

$745,300

2024

$8,348 (+3.2%)

$426,700 + $285,600

$712,300

2023

$8,087 (+1.2%)

$384,700 + $257,600

$642,300

2022

$7,990 (+0.9%)

$349,800 + $249,600

$599,400

2021

$7,917 (+4.0%)

$335,100 + $238,200

$573,300

2020

$7,611 (+2.9%)

$318,900 + $226,700

$545,600

2019

$7,395 (+10.8%)

$303,800 + $215,900

$519,700

2018

$6,673 (+4.8%)

$286,500 + $194,600

$481,100

2017

$6,368 (+5.0%)

$270,300 + $183,600

$453,900

2016

$6,064 (+3.6%)

$244,100 + $174,100

$418,200

2015

$5,854 (+7.2%)

$232,400 + $165,800

$398,200

2014

$5,461 (+5.5%)

$216,200 + $154,300

$370,500

2013

$5,178 (+2.2%)

$221,200 + $125,400

$346,600

2012

$5,069 (+2.5%)

$232,800 + $125,400

$358,200

2011

$4,947

$232,800 + $125,700

$358,500

2010

$4,947 (+0.2%)

$232,800 + $125,700

$358,500

2009

$4,935

$256,900 + $116,700

$373,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,848

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

735528

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: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Concrete
Interior Features: Beadboard, Play Room, Sun Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,406
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Light gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,917.27
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rt. 28 North or Main St., Left onto to Birch Meadow Drive - Left on to Oakland - Left to Parkview
UnparsedAddress: 42 Parkview Road, Reading MA 01867

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 735528

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator In Basement Can Stay As Gift.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

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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Historical weather

Reading, MA • 01867

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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

$821,000 – $994,000

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Home values near 42 Parkview Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Parkview Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$841,078
54 Parkview Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$759,284

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Parkview Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$745,196
48 Parkview Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$850,703

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Parkview Rd, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2009 Sq. Ft.	$875,905
46 Parkview Rd, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$751,591

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