Nestled in a central established neighborhood a stone's throw from the Birch Meadow Complex which contains schools, sports fields & courts, trails, playgrounds, ice rinks, YMCA, etc. It is the HUB of activity when living in Reading and is all within walking distance! Downtown & the T is just a short ride. This home is in move-in condition and ready for your special touch to make it your own. The main entrance gives you the traditional option of accessing the upper or lower level directly, the additional front entry gives exclusive lower-level access. The upper level consists of the LR/DR, Kit, Fam Rm, Mstr Br w/Ba, 2 Brs, and a Full Ba. Access to the back deck, large fenced-in yard and 3-season Sunroom from the Family Rm. The LL has the oversized direct access garage, mud area, Full Ba, Br/Den/Office w/FP, Playrm/FamilyRm w/cabinetry which could be used as a wet bar or kitchenette. LL can be closed off from the upper.
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt 28/Main St one block north of Birch Meadow Dr turn right on Putnam #51 halfway down on right.
UnparsedAddress: 51 Putnam Rd, 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, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736488
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 23, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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
Provided by First Street
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
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$942,000 – $1.14M
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