SOLD OCT 28, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $800K

$1,071,953

•

1,967

sq ft

42 Sturges Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

MULTIPLE OFFER NOTICE**NO MORE SHOWINGS! Meticulously maintained and updated four-bedroom cape located in Readings coveted "WEST SIDE". This beautiful home is situated on a quarter acre lot with lush landscaping in a neighborhood of larger, more expensive homes. Inside you will discover updated kitchen and baths, fireplaced living room, hardwood floors and CENTRAL AIR, underground sprinkler system. The heating system, electrical system and windows have all been updated. Vinyl siding completes this lovely home for very easy maintenance. The basement has potential for expansion of a playroom or gym. There is nothing to do but move in. Come visit this home at one of our many open houses or schedule a private showing with your agent. JOSUHA EATON school district.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Louise Touchette Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Bought with Caroline Bramhall • Churchill Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #73431559

Redfin Estimate

$1,071,953

$272K since sold in October 2025$20K since July

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This home's estimate is 19.1% higher than the average sale price ($900K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$770,000
A
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,140,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
152 Oak St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$789,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,386 sq ft
141 Pine Ridge Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$670,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
347 Ash St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$900,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,892 sq ft
13 Elaine Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,130,500
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,964 sq ft
443 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01889, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

89.4%

3.2% MoM

Median sale price

$613K

$194K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

12 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Sturges Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,853 (+1.2%)

$485,600 + $291,700

$777,300

2024

$8,752 (+3.2%)

$466,500 + $280,300

$746,800

2023

$8,479 (+3.8%)

$420,600 + $252,900

$673,500

2022

$8,165 (+2.2%)

$382,400 + $230,100

$612,500

2021

$7,988 (+4.0%)

$366,400 + $212,000

$578,400

2020

$7,678 (+2.9%)

$348,600 + $201,800

$550,400

2019

$7,464 (+8.8%)

$332,100 + $192,400

$524,500

2018

$6,861

$313,200 + $181,500

$494,700

2017

$6,861 (+8.9%)

$295,500 + $193,500

$489,000

2016

$6,300 (+3.6%)

$266,900 + $167,600

$434,500

2015

$6,083 (+7.2%)

$254,100 + $159,700

$413,800

2014

$5,676 (+1.7%)

$236,400 + $148,700

$385,100

2013

$5,582 (+2.2%)

$234,800 + $138,800

$373,600

2012

$5,462 (+2.5%)

$247,200 + $138,800

$386,000

2011

$5,327

$247,200 + $138,800

$386,000

2010

$5,327 (+5.7%)

$247,200 + $138,800

$386,000

2009

$5,042

$278,500 + $103,200

$381,700

Tax history for 42 Sturges Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,853 (+1.2%)

$485,600 + $291,700

$777,300

2024

$8,752 (+3.2%)

$466,500 + $280,300

$746,800

2023

$8,479 (+3.8%)

$420,600 + $252,900

$673,500

2022

$8,165 (+2.2%)

$382,400 + $230,100

$612,500

2021

$7,988 (+4.0%)

$366,400 + $212,000

$578,400

2020

$7,678 (+2.9%)

$348,600 + $201,800

$550,400

2019

$7,464 (+8.8%)

$332,100 + $192,400

$524,500

2018

$6,861

$313,200 + $181,500

$494,700

2017

$6,861 (+8.9%)

$295,500 + $193,500

$489,000

2016

$6,300 (+3.6%)

$266,900 + $167,600

$434,500

2015

$6,083 (+7.2%)

$254,100 + $159,700

$413,800

2014

$5,676 (+1.7%)

$236,400 + $148,700

$385,100

2013

$5,582 (+2.2%)

$234,800 + $138,800

$373,600

2012

$5,462 (+2.5%)

$247,200 + $138,800

$386,000

2011

$5,327

$247,200 + $138,800

$386,000

2010

$5,327 (+5.7%)

$247,200 + $138,800

$386,000

2009

$5,042

$278,500 + $103,200

$381,700

*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

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

1,967

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

730429

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 4, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Beadboard,Pedestal Sink

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 22
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Exterior Access,Flooring - Concrete

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 18
Width: 8
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X22
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,967
Foundation Area: 816
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Creme

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 128
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,853
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: off South Street
UnparsedAddress: 42 Sturges Road, 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: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,967
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Middlesex County
APN: 730429

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 3, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Joshua Eaton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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 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

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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.

9.1 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$1.02M – $1.23M

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Home values near 42 Sturges Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Sturges Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,467,024
50 Sturges Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3230 Sq. Ft.	$1,234,681

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Sturges Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4258 Sq. Ft.	$1,390,308
53 Sturges Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$913,153

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Sturges Rd, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2310 Sq. Ft.	$1,064,854
41 Sturges Rd, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1475 Sq. Ft.	$790,821

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