Looking for grandeur and character but w/o the usual deferred maint or need of major repairs/upgrades?? This is the home for you. Evoking a feeling of prosperity from the stateliness of the stone encrusted porch, followed by a decorative parlor w/o-sized FP & cust mantle to the High ceilings, stained glass & divide-lite windows and the details throughout. The formal DR w/coffered ceiling, brand new designer Kit w/direct access to a deck overlooking the yard make for easy entertaining. The 1st fl continues w/a pillared LR, sizable playroom/br and 3/4 bath. 2nd floor: MBR, 2 add'l Br’s, a den/craft rm with a Br/office off it(potential master suite), newly renovated FBa and laundry. Updated 200A elec, heating, plumbing, low-maint Hardi-board siding w/15yr paint, 30yr roof and custom thermal windows. Perfectly situated within walking dist to schools, commuter rail, downtown, and all major highways. Listed on the Reading Historic Property Survey and the National Register of Historic Places.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Corwin• Century 21 North Shore
Bought with Marjory Gundersheim• Keller Williams Realty
Multi family in the beautiful library area of Reading. Owner unit has 6 rooms, 2-3 bedrooms and 2 living levels. New Heating system and hot water tank. 1st floor unit needs lots of work has 5 rooms 2 bedrooms. Close to downtown and public transportation. Property being sold "as is".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,650 (−1.2%)
$452,000 + $658,600
$1,110,600
2024
$12,798 (−1.2%)
$444,400 + $647,600
$1,092,000
2023
$12,959 (+5.3%)
$418,700 + $610,600
$1,029,300
2022
$12,306 (+6.6%)
$383,100 + $540,100
$923,200
2021
$11,541 (+2.3%)
$330,300 + $505,400
$835,700
2020
$11,286 (+4.5%)
$319,700 + $489,300
$809,000
2019
$10,798 (+7.7%)
$299,700 + $459,100
$758,800
2018
$10,022 (+5.8%)
$285,300 + $437,300
$722,600
2017
$9,472 (+10.5%)
$266,400 + $408,700
$675,100
2016
$8,571 (+7.9%)
$267,300 + $323,800
$591,100
2015
$7,945 (+7.1%)
$254,600 + $285,900
$540,500
2014
$7,416 (−2.4%)
$236,800 + $266,300
$503,100
2013
$7,595 (+3.1%)
$234,900 + $273,500
$508,400
2012
$7,369 (+4.1%)
$247,300 + $273,500
$520,800
2011
$7,079
$247,300 + $265,700
$513,000
2010
$7,079 (+16.2%)
$247,300 + $265,700
$513,000
2009
$6,092
$278,900 + $182,300
$461,200
Tax history for 44 Middlesex Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,650 (−1.2%)
$452,000 + $658,600
$1,110,600
2024
$12,798 (−1.2%)
$444,400 + $647,600
$1,092,000
2023
$12,959 (+5.3%)
$418,700 + $610,600
$1,029,300
2022
$12,306 (+6.6%)
$383,100 + $540,100
$923,200
2021
$11,541 (+2.3%)
$330,300 + $505,400
$835,700
2020
$11,286 (+4.5%)
$319,700 + $489,300
$809,000
2019
$10,798 (+7.7%)
$299,700 + $459,100
$758,800
2018
$10,022 (+5.8%)
$285,300 + $437,300
$722,600
2017
$9,472 (+10.5%)
$266,400 + $408,700
$675,100
2016
$8,571 (+7.9%)
$267,300 + $323,800
$591,100
2015
$7,945 (+7.1%)
$254,600 + $285,900
$540,500
2014
$7,416 (−2.4%)
$236,800 + $266,300
$503,100
2013
$7,595 (+3.1%)
$234,900 + $273,500
$508,400
2012
$7,369 (+4.1%)
$247,300 + $273,500
$520,800
2011
$7,079
$247,300 + $265,700
$513,000
2010
$7,079 (+16.2%)
$247,300 + $265,700
$513,000
2009
$6,092
$278,900 + $182,300
$461,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
3,448
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
733835
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main St to Lowell (129) west, 3 blocks turn left on Middlesex, house on left just before library
UnparsedAddress: 44 Middlesex Ave, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,448
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733835
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Lr Spkrs, Sun Catchers/Hanging Stained Glass, Hanging Bskts/Frnt Porch, Bird Houses/Garden, Peonies
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
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
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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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
$1.29M – $1.57M
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