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Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Katie Varney• Classified Realty Group
Bought with Cathleen Lane• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
FIRST RATE WEST SIDE COLONIAL IN GREAT FAMILY AREA. LARGE 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM W/ GRACIOUS MASTER SUITE ABOVE. HARDWOOD FLOORS, FORMAL FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM PLUS SMALL 1ST FLR OFFICE. WELL MAINTAINED. EASY TO SHOW!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,813 (−1.2%)
$569,400 + $467,700
$1,037,100
2024
$11,958 (+6.1%)
$560,100 + $460,200
$1,020,300
2023
$11,267
$490,700 + $404,200
$894,900
2022
$11,260 (+5.9%)
$462,900 + $381,800
$844,700
2021
$10,631 (+4.1%)
$423,600 + $346,200
$769,800
2020
$10,214 (+4.3%)
$402,700 + $329,500
$732,200
2019
$9,796 (+9.6%)
$378,400 + $310,000
$688,400
2018
$8,941 (+0.8%)
$354,100 + $290,500
$644,600
2017
$8,868 (−1.5%)
$347,200 + $284,900
$632,100
2016
$9,007 (+8.4%)
$342,700 + $278,500
$621,200
2015
$8,311 (−0.3%)
$311,600 + $253,800
$565,400
2014
$8,334 (−1.9%)
$311,600 + $253,800
$565,400
2013
$8,499 (+2.6%)
$315,300 + $253,600
$568,900
2012
$8,285 (+2.5%)
$331,900 + $253,600
$585,500
2011
$8,079
$331,900 + $253,500
$585,400
2010
$8,079 (+7.5%)
$331,900 + $253,500
$585,400
2009
$7,518
$384,400 + $184,700
$569,100
Tax history for 47 Scotland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,813 (−1.2%)
$569,400 + $467,700
$1,037,100
2024
$11,958 (+6.1%)
$560,100 + $460,200
$1,020,300
2023
$11,267
$490,700 + $404,200
$894,900
2022
$11,260 (+5.9%)
$462,900 + $381,800
$844,700
2021
$10,631 (+4.1%)
$423,600 + $346,200
$769,800
2020
$10,214 (+4.3%)
$402,700 + $329,500
$732,200
2019
$9,796 (+9.6%)
$378,400 + $310,000
$688,400
2018
$8,941 (+0.8%)
$354,100 + $290,500
$644,600
2017
$8,868 (−1.5%)
$347,200 + $284,900
$632,100
2016
$9,007 (+8.4%)
$342,700 + $278,500
$621,200
2015
$8,311 (−0.3%)
$311,600 + $253,800
$565,400
2014
$8,334 (−1.9%)
$311,600 + $253,800
$565,400
2013
$8,499 (+2.6%)
$315,300 + $253,600
$568,900
2012
$8,285 (+2.5%)
$331,900 + $253,600
$585,500
2011
$8,079
$331,900 + $253,500
$585,400
2010
$8,079 (+7.5%)
$331,900 + $253,500
$585,400
2009
$7,518
$384,400 + $184,700
$569,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,562
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731891
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: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Beadboard, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic, Laundry Chute, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,562
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: WHITE
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,796
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: WEST TO SCOTLAND
UnparsedAddress: 47 Scotland Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,562
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731891
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet In Clipboard
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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 98° expected this year, 14 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.58M
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