Calling all HGTV Fans ~ OPPORTUNITY Knocks! Absolutely AMAZING WEST SIDE LOCATION for this CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL. Home was built in 1900 and moved from Summer Avenue and settled in its current location in 1920. Major Kitchen & Master Bedroom addition and renovation in 2007. Spacious backyard with 20' patio and built in fire pit......great for entertaining! Bring your personal style & ideas to finish the interior and make it your own! Walking distance to Joshua Eaton (confirm school district w/superintendent).OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12-2 AND SUNDAY 12-2
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
10,486 sq ftLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maureen Giuliano• Classified Realty Group
CHARMING NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL STEPS FROM JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL. FP LIVINGROOM,EAT-IN KITCHEN HARDWOOD FLOORS, A PLEASURE TO SHOW. PUBLIC RECORDS SHOW HOUSE MOVED FROM SUMMER AVE IN THE 1920'S.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,909 (+1.2%)
$483,800 + $386,200
$870,000
2024
$9,796 (+3.2%)
$464,700 + $371,100
$835,800
2023
$9,492 (+3.9%)
$419,000 + $334,900
$753,900
2022
$9,140 (+0.9%)
$380,900 + $304,800
$685,700
2021
$9,059 (+5.7%)
$365,000 + $291,000
$656,000
2020
$8,567 (+2.9%)
$347,300 + $266,800
$614,100
2019
$8,326 (+8.8%)
$330,900 + $254,200
$585,100
2018
$7,655 (+4.4%)
$312,000 + $239,900
$551,900
2017
$7,335 (+3.3%)
$294,400 + $228,400
$522,800
2016
$7,098 (+8.0%)
$306,400 + $183,100
$489,500
2015
$6,575 (+0.7%)
$279,800 + $167,500
$447,300
2014
$6,527 (−9.1%)
$277,000 + $165,800
$442,800
2013
$7,177 (+2.4%)
$286,900 + $193,500
$480,400
2012
$7,011 (+2.5%)
$302,000 + $193,500
$495,500
2011
$6,843
$302,000 + $193,900
$495,900
2010
$6,843 (+14.8%)
$302,000 + $193,900
$495,900
2009
$5,959
$334,000 + $117,100
$451,100
Tax history for 5 California Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,909 (+1.2%)
$483,800 + $386,200
$870,000
2024
$9,796 (+3.2%)
$464,700 + $371,100
$835,800
2023
$9,492 (+3.9%)
$419,000 + $334,900
$753,900
2022
$9,140 (+0.9%)
$380,900 + $304,800
$685,700
2021
$9,059 (+5.7%)
$365,000 + $291,000
$656,000
2020
$8,567 (+2.9%)
$347,300 + $266,800
$614,100
2019
$8,326 (+8.8%)
$330,900 + $254,200
$585,100
2018
$7,655 (+4.4%)
$312,000 + $239,900
$551,900
2017
$7,335 (+3.3%)
$294,400 + $228,400
$522,800
2016
$7,098 (+8.0%)
$306,400 + $183,100
$489,500
2015
$6,575 (+0.7%)
$279,800 + $167,500
$447,300
2014
$6,527 (−9.1%)
$277,000 + $165,800
$442,800
2013
$7,177 (+2.4%)
$286,900 + $193,500
$480,400
2012
$7,011 (+2.5%)
$302,000 + $193,500
$495,500
2011
$6,843
$302,000 + $193,900
$495,900
2010
$6,843 (+14.8%)
$302,000 + $193,900
$495,900
2009
$5,959
$334,000 + $117,100
$451,100
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,486
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731493
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2024.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 408
Length: 24
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 408
Length: 24
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Kitchen Island
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,400
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
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): 0.24
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,326
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer/Pennsylvania/California
UnparsedAddress: 5 California Road, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,486 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731493
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 5, 2024
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.29M
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