If you are looking for a great house in an amazing location your search ends here! Welcome to Poet's Corner, one of Reading's most sought after neighborhoods. Close to Birch Meadow, Coolidge, RMHS, fields and the YMCA. This expanded cape has a wonderful open concept first floor, perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the spacious kitchen, with granite countertops, and a peninsula for seating. The kitchen is open to the dining room which has a built in china cabinet. The front to back living room is large and sunny, and has a fireplace with a wood burning insert. The first floor also has a separate office space, a mudroom and a full bath with laundry. Upstairs you will find two sizable bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus storage space. Most rooms have hardwood flooring. Great backyard space, complete with a storage shed and hot tub. Newer roof (2020) and Vinyl Siding (2015.) Don't miss the chance to make Poet's Corner home!
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding, Office, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,994
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,886
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest Street to Wadsworth Road, Right on Tennyson Road
UnparsedAddress: 52 Tennyson Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,994
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736373
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
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
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
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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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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$894,000 – $1.08M
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