OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2021 for $750K

$956,910

•

1,917

sq ft

48 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Updated 4 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape in the desirable Poet's Corner neighborhood! Large fireplaced living room, beautifully renovated gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, recessed lighting, counter seating and dining area is perfect for entertaining. The bright and cozy family room with cathedral ceiling has a slider to the rear yard. Large bedroom on the 1st floor and renovated full bath with pedestal sink and tile floor. The second floor has a renovated full bath, and 3 additional bedrooms all with hardwood flooring. The finished room in the lower level has a laminate floor, recessed lighting, cable, heat and AC and can be used as a play room, home office or home gym. Newer heating system and AC(2019). Low maintenance vinyl exterior, fenced in rear yard and storage shed. Convenient to schools, athletic fields, the YMCA, major highways, commuter rail and more. Showings begin on Friday, Feb. 26th. Offer deadline is 12:00PM Monday, March 1st.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

8,680 sq ftLot Size

$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Cathy Johnson • Coldwell Banker Realty - Andover

Bought with Susan Gormady Group • Classified Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72789987

Redfin Estimate

$956,910

$207K since sold in April 2021$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 8% higher than the average sale price ($886K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$825,000
C
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$985,000
E
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SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$980,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
27 Audubon Rd, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.2%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$897K

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 48 Tennyson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72789987

Apr 8, 2021

Sold

$750,000

$391/sq ft

Mar 3, 2021

Contingent

—

Feb 25, 2021

Listed

$649,000

$339/sq ft

MLS PIN #71786553

Apr 16, 2015

Sold

$565,000

$295/sq ft

Jan 26, 2015

Contingent

—

Jan 22, 2015

Listed

$539,900

$282/sq ft

+23

WELCOME HOME to Poet's Corner! This renovated CAPE has FOUR BEDROOMS & TWO FULL BATHS. Enjoy cooking in the completely REMODELED KITCHEN (2012) with GLAZED cabinets, GRANITE countertops, RECESSED lighting, & STAINLESS appliances - it even has a wine cooler! Great entertaining with an OPEN CONCEPT Dining and Kitchen. The first floor also has a MUD ROOM area (with plenty of closet space), FAMILY ROOM with cathedral ceiling, LIVING ROOM with fireplace, updated FULL BATH, & BEDROOM (perfect for a home office!) Upstairs you will love THREE more bedrooms & another updated FULL BATH. The MASTER bedroom has an oversized closet plus eave storage. Have more family fun in the finished lower level PLAY ROOM. POTTERY BARN paint colors! NEW SIDING! CENTRAL AIR! SECURITY SYSTEM! KEYLESS ENTRY! HARDWOOD FLOORS! FENCED YARD! NEIGHBORHOOD, NEIGHBORHOOD, NEIGHBORHOOD!!! Close to schools, YMCA & fields. Don't miss this opportunity to live in one of Reading's most desired neighborhoods!

MLS PIN #71070973

Jul 30, 2010

Sold

$423,000

$221/sq ft

May 18, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 26, 2010

Listed

$419,900

$219/sq ft

It's in the popular BIRCH MEADOW neighborhood called POET'S CORNER. This four bedroom cape has three bedrooms on the second floor along with a JUST UPDTED full bath. A new first floor family room and mud room were added in 2005. Just bring your furniture because all the rooms were just painted in February. The fourth bedroom is perfect for an in-home office. All flooring throughout is hardwood, including the kitchen, which also has freshly painted white cabinets with new black hardware.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,937 (+1.2%)

$477,000 + $307,600

$784,600

2024

$8,833 (+3.2%)

$458,200 + $295,500

$753,700

2023

$8,556 (+3.9%)

$413,100 + $266,500

$679,600

2022

$8,237 (+2.6%)

$375,600 + $242,300

$617,900

2021

$8,031 (+4.0%)

$359,900 + $221,600

$581,500

2020

$7,719 (+2.9%)

$342,400 + $210,900

$553,300

2019

$7,501 (+8.8%)

$326,200 + $200,900

$527,100

2018

$6,895 (+4.8%)

$307,600 + $189,500

$497,100

2017

$6,580 (+6.2%)

$290,200 + $178,800

$469,000

2016

$6,196 (+6.7%)

$260,000 + $167,300

$427,300

2015

$5,805 (+3.2%)

$240,300 + $154,600

$394,900

2014

$5,625 (−3.3%)

$232,200 + $149,400

$381,600

2013

$5,815 (+2.4%)

$234,000 + $155,200

$389,200

2012

$5,681 (+8.7%)

$246,300 + $155,200

$401,500

2011

$5,226

$246,300 + $132,400

$378,700

2010

$5,226 (+4.5%)

$246,300 + $132,400

$378,700

2009

$4,999

$274,700 + $103,700

$378,400

Tax history for 48 Tennyson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,937 (+1.2%)

$477,000 + $307,600

$784,600

2024

$8,833 (+3.2%)

$458,200 + $295,500

$753,700

2023

$8,556 (+3.9%)

$413,100 + $266,500

$679,600

2022

$8,237 (+2.6%)

$375,600 + $242,300

$617,900

2021

$8,031 (+4.0%)

$359,900 + $221,600

$581,500

2020

$7,719 (+2.9%)

$342,400 + $210,900

$553,300

2019

$7,501 (+8.8%)

$326,200 + $200,900

$527,100

2018

$6,895 (+4.8%)

$307,600 + $189,500

$497,100

2017

$6,580 (+6.2%)

$290,200 + $178,800

$469,000

2016

$6,196 (+6.7%)

$260,000 + $167,300

$427,300

2015

$5,805 (+3.2%)

$240,300 + $154,600

$394,900

2014

$5,625 (−3.3%)

$232,200 + $149,400

$381,600

2013

$5,815 (+2.4%)

$234,000 + $155,200

$389,200

2012

$5,681 (+8.7%)

$246,300 + $155,200

$401,500

2011

$5,226

$246,300 + $132,400

$378,700

2010

$5,226 (+4.5%)

$246,300 + $132,400

$378,700

2009

$4,999

$274,700 + $103,700

$378,400

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

1,917

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736374

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,917
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,719
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main to Foster to Wadsworth, right on Tennyson
UnparsedAddress: 48 Tennyson Road, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,917
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736374

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer And Basement Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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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

$910,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 48 Tennyson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2524 Sq. Ft.	$941,023
62 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$850,133

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$859,672
56 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$957,102

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$853,466
52 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$941,000

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