PRICED TO SELL! This rare 4 bedroom colonial in the desirable and historical west neighborhood of Reading is a steal at this price. Located in close proximity to excellent schools and on a lightly traveled side street. The exterior boasts mature landscaping and a large patio that is perfect for entertaining with friends and loved ones. The first floor features a large kitchen with granite countertops, ample cabinet space, and a decorative bead board backsplash. The kitchen opens up to a formal dining area/breakfast nook. The heart of the home can be found in the family room which features a wood burning fireplace, built-in shelving, a built-in bench window with storage, and a wall of windows that fills the home with natural light. A mudroom w/ a bench + hooks, updated flooring, and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs you will find 4 sizable bedrooms all with hardwood flooring and vaulted ceilings. Finished basement with family room, wine cellar/game room, and laundry room
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
10,162 sq ftLot Size
$495Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeffrey Borstell• J. Borstell Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Jill O'Shaughnessy• Jill & Co. Realty Group
This is a home built in 1952 with a strong Mid Century Modern feel. It's an attractive house with some quirky details such as an old vault in the basement that is now used as a wine cellar and a basement which extends under the patio leading to a...
garage in the rear of the home. Hear is oil fired forced hot water, hot water is electric. Flooring throughout is hardwood.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Petrucci
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 69 Longview Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72524510
Sep 13, 2019
Sold
$590,000
$301/sq ft
Aug 27, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2019
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2019
Price Changed
$599,900
$306/sq ft
Jul 9, 2019
Price Changed
$629,900
$321/sq ft
Jun 25, 2019
Listed
$649,900
$331/sq ft
MLS PIN #71747889
Oct 31, 2014
Sold
$482,000
$246/sq ft
Sep 26, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 24, 2014
Listed
$479,000
$244/sq ft
+20
Lovely setting with perennial gardens surrounding this four bedroom custom contemporary colonial located on the much sought after West side of Reading. Some of the custom features of the house are the built-in bookshelves and window seat in the fireplace living room and built in in the bedrooms. Sun fills the rooms with large windows throughout the house. The lower level offers additional space for your family's enjoyment. This is a must see.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,609 (+3.1%)
$537,500 + $306,100
$843,600
2024
$9,323 (+0.5%)
$506,800 + $288,700
$795,500
2023
$9,274 (+3.9%)
$469,300 + $267,300
$736,600
2022
$8,926 (+3.5%)
$426,600 + $243,000
$669,600
2021
$8,620 (−1.5%)
$391,500 + $232,700
$624,200
2020
$8,751 (+3.0%)
$383,900 + $243,400
$627,300
2019
$8,492 (+8.7%)
$365,200 + $231,600
$596,800
2018
$7,810 (+3.8%)
$344,600 + $218,500
$563,100
2017
$7,524 (+12.8%)
$328,200 + $208,100
$536,300
2016
$6,671 (−0.5%)
$251,900 + $208,200
$460,100
2015
$6,703 (+7.2%)
$239,900 + $216,100
$456,000
2014
$6,251 (+5.9%)
$223,100 + $201,000
$424,100
2013
$5,904 (+2.5%)
$222,800 + $172,400
$395,200
2012
$5,758 (+2.5%)
$234,500 + $172,400
$406,900
2011
$5,619
$234,500 + $172,700
$407,200
2010
$5,619 (−0.8%)
$234,500 + $172,700
$407,200
2009
$5,662
$299,600 + $129,000
$428,600
Tax history for 69 Longview Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,609 (+3.1%)
$537,500 + $306,100
$843,600
2024
$9,323 (+0.5%)
$506,800 + $288,700
$795,500
2023
$9,274 (+3.9%)
$469,300 + $267,300
$736,600
2022
$8,926 (+3.5%)
$426,600 + $243,000
$669,600
2021
$8,620 (−1.5%)
$391,500 + $232,700
$624,200
2020
$8,751 (+3.0%)
$383,900 + $243,400
$627,300
2019
$8,492 (+8.7%)
$365,200 + $231,600
$596,800
2018
$7,810 (+3.8%)
$344,600 + $218,500
$563,100
2017
$7,524 (+12.8%)
$328,200 + $208,100
$536,300
2016
$6,671 (−0.5%)
$251,900 + $208,200
$460,100
2015
$6,703 (+7.2%)
$239,900 + $216,100
$456,000
2014
$6,251 (+5.9%)
$223,100 + $201,000
$424,100
2013
$5,904 (+2.5%)
$222,800 + $172,400
$395,200
2012
$5,758 (+2.5%)
$234,500 + $172,400
$406,900
2011
$5,619
$234,500 + $172,700
$407,200
2010
$5,619 (−0.8%)
$234,500 + $172,700
$407,200
2009
$5,662
$299,600 + $129,000
$428,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Concrete
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,962
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,492
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: West St to King St
UnparsedAddress: 69 Longview Rd, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733092
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
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, 14 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
$923,000 – $1.12M
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