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Single-familyProperty Type
1783Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margaret O'Sullivan• Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Great Room, Loft, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,601
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue/Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,489
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer Avenue ----> Hopkins Street ----> Walnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 55 Walnut Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,962
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1783
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Middlesex County
APN: 731185
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
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
$1.99M – $2.41M
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