LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! This CORNER lot Colonial sits in one of Reading's most DESIRABLE west-side neighborhoods! Offering 4 generously sized BRs, 2.5 baths, a sun-drenched heated four-season family room, formal LR w/fireplace, DR, kitchen, study with fireplace and a large partially finished basement w/office area and playroom. Just a one-minute walk to TOP-RATED Joshua Eaton elementary school (and playground) makes this storybook location a perfect place to plant roots. Recent updates include: brand new main bathroom w/tiled shower, updated primary bath, newly sanded and stained hardwood floors & fresh neutral paint. Exterior of home has been scraped, sanded, and painted. ATTACHED two-car garage has ample space to fit two SUV's and all the extras! Plenty of landscape surrounds this home for privacy. Outdoor entertaining on deck & patio. Enjoy quiet morning walks or evening bike rides amongst friendly neighbors. Easy walk to town center or train station. Move right in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
10,663 sq ftLot Size
$464Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michele Manzione Bova• True North Realty
Best neighborhood adjacent to Joshua Eaton School, highly desirable West Side. Many upgrades including new thermal windows, granite countertops and central air on second floor. The perfect family home. Move-in condition.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,057 (−1.2%)
$554,500 + $416,300
$970,800
2024
$11,193 (+6.3%)
$545,500 + $409,500
$955,000
2023
$10,533 (+0.1%)
$477,900 + $358,700
$836,600
2022
$10,520 (+2.0%)
$450,800 + $338,400
$789,200
2021
$10,315 (+4.1%)
$412,500 + $334,400
$746,900
2020
$9,906 (+4.3%)
$392,200 + $317,900
$710,100
2019
$9,494 (+9.6%)
$368,500 + $298,700
$667,200
2018
$8,662 (+0.8%)
$344,900 + $279,600
$624,500
2017
$8,589 (−5.3%)
$338,100 + $274,100
$612,200
2016
$9,071 (+8.5%)
$333,800 + $291,800
$625,600
2015
$8,360 (−0.3%)
$303,400 + $265,300
$568,700
2014
$8,383 (−1.5%)
$303,400 + $265,300
$568,700
2013
$8,507 (+2.6%)
$313,000 + $256,400
$569,400
2012
$8,290 (+2.5%)
$329,500 + $256,400
$585,900
2011
$8,091
$329,500 + $256,800
$586,300
2010
$8,091 (−2.5%)
$329,500 + $256,800
$586,300
2009
$8,297
$376,600 + $251,500
$628,100
Tax history for 51 Red Gate Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,057 (−1.2%)
$554,500 + $416,300
$970,800
2024
$11,193 (+6.3%)
$545,500 + $409,500
$955,000
2023
$10,533 (+0.1%)
$477,900 + $358,700
$836,600
2022
$10,520 (+2.0%)
$450,800 + $338,400
$789,200
2021
$10,315 (+4.1%)
$412,500 + $334,400
$746,900
2020
$9,906 (+4.3%)
$392,200 + $317,900
$710,100
2019
$9,494 (+9.6%)
$368,500 + $298,700
$667,200
2018
$8,662 (+0.8%)
$344,900 + $279,600
$624,500
2017
$8,589 (−5.3%)
$338,100 + $274,100
$612,200
2016
$9,071 (+8.5%)
$333,800 + $291,800
$625,600
2015
$8,360 (−0.3%)
$303,400 + $265,300
$568,700
2014
$8,383 (−1.5%)
$303,400 + $265,300
$568,700
2013
$8,507 (+2.6%)
$313,000 + $256,400
$569,400
2012
$8,290 (+2.5%)
$329,500 + $256,400
$585,900
2011
$8,091
$329,500 + $256,800
$586,300
2010
$8,091 (−2.5%)
$329,500 + $256,800
$586,300
2009
$8,297
$376,600 + $251,500
$628,100
*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
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,634
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
731144
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Red Gate Lane is located off of Summer Ave via Pennsylvania Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 51 Red Gate Ln, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,634
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731144
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
53% 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
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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
$1.32M – $1.59M
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