Desirable WEST SIDE - 9 Room Charming Colonial - Professionally Landscaped - Lg Corner Lot w/lg Shed - Sought-after Location - just minutes to JOSHUA EATON School - Commuter Rail - Washington Pk - Reading Ctr - Shops, Restaurants and Highway access! This lovingly maintained home features a spacious, flexible - flowing layout, completely newly painted interior and newly installed laminated flooring in Kitchen and Family Rm. The Main Level offers a large front-to-back Living Rm w/FP - Dining Rm - Kitchen w/New Quartz Counters and Dining area - Half Bath and a gorgeous, sun-filled Family Rm w/Siders providing direct access to the expansive Deck & Patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs offers 4 Bedrooms, Full Bath and access to a Walk-up Attic. The lg Lower Level has a finished Family Rm and includes a Laundry and Storage area and is rough-plumbed for a 3rd Bath. Start the school year at the desirable JOSHUA EATON School - enjoy all Reading's Amenities and its vibrant Downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
10,001 sq ftLot Size
$428Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lucille Murray• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Kristin Atwood• Coldwell Banker Realty - New England Home Office
Directions: Summer Ave. to Melbourne Ave. to Riverside Dr.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Riverside Dr., Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,460
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Middlesex County
APN: 732345
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Reading, MA • 01867
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Reading. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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