OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2016 for $490K

$1,053,179

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1,526

sq ft

71 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA 01867

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! WELCOME HOME TO POET'S CORNER! It's a CAPE WITH THREE BEDROOMS UP!!!! FRESH Exterior Paint, NEW Exterior Steps, NEW Patio, NEW Paved Driveway, NEWER Roof, Heating System and Central Air! The KITCHEN has all new STAINLESS appliances. Enjoy the open concept dining room, perfect for entertaining. Spacious LIVING ROOM (with FIREPLACE!) opens to a wonderful first floor FAMILY ROOM. You will fall in love with the REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS! Downstairs, find a great BONUS PLAYROOM with NEW CARPET! CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, FIELDS, and YMCA! CUL-DE-SAC street with access to all three schools!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,271 sq ftLot Size

$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Stephanie Macfarland • Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with Emily Ingardia • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #71948522

Redfin Estimate

$1,053,179

$563K since sold in March 2016$34K since July

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.2%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$897K

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 71 Whittier Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71948522

Mar 30, 2016

Sold

$490,000

$321/sq ft

Jan 18, 2016

Pending

—

Jan 13, 2016

Listed

$469,900

$308/sq ft

MLS PIN #71356154

Jun 28, 2012

Sold

$410,750

$269/sq ft

May 10, 2012

Contingent

—

May 9, 2012

Relisted

—

Apr 9, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 29, 2012

Price Changed

$417,500

$274/sq ft

Mar 23, 2012

Listed

$429,900

$282/sq ft

+25

POETS CORNER, situated in the heart of BIRCH MEADOW! This lovely CAPE boasts a NEW ROOF, NEWER CENTRAL AIR AND HEATING! The mud room addition catches all the "stuff" before entering the bright white kitchen. Along with a formal dining room, fireplaced living room, and full bath, there is also a FIRST FLOOR OFFICE and FAMILY ROOM. The second floor has THREE BEDROOMS and a half bath. Hide all the toys in the BONUS LL PLAYROOM! The yard is fenced with a shed. Close to schools and the YMCA!

MLS PIN #70377250

Jun 28, 2006

Sold

$425,000

$279/sq ft

May 9, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2006

Listed

$425,000

$279/sq ft

This pristine cape has it all. Enter the mud rm packed w/storage. From there, enjoy cooking in the sparkling white kitchen. The neutral tone dinrm has a built-in hutch & formal lving rm has detailed wainscotting and a pretty frpl. The 1st fl all-white library opens to sunsplashed famrm which overlooks fnced yard & shed. Hwd is gleaming, including 3 bdrms UP. Also: bonus plyrm is LL. Outside is all fresh paint. Just bring your furniture. The neighbors are waiting!! Close to all 3 schools & Y!!

MLS PIN #70010772

Jun 1, 2004

Sold

$409,900

$269/sq ft

Mar 25, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Mar 24, 2004

Listed

$409,900

$269/sq ft

MLS PIN #30260444

Dec 11, 1998

Sold

$240,000

$157/sq ft

Nov 5, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Sep 19, 1998

Listed

$245,000

$161/sq ft

MLS PIN #30190398

Nov 23, 1997

Sold

$240,000

$157/sq ft

Oct 20, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Oct 18, 1997

Listed

$232,000

$152/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,399 (+1.2%)

$471,700 + $529,100

$1,000,800

2024

$11,268 (+38.9%)

$453,100 + $508,300

$961,400

2023

$8,112 (+3.9%)

$408,500 + $235,800

$644,300

2022

$7,809 (+2.2%)

$371,400 + $214,400

$585,800

2021

$7,640 (+4.0%)

$355,900 + $197,300

$553,200

2020

$7,343 (+2.9%)

$338,600 + $187,800

$526,400

2019

$7,136 (+8.8%)

$322,600 + $178,900

$501,500

2018

$6,559 (+4.8%)

$304,200 + $168,700

$472,900

2017

$6,260 (+1.7%)

$287,000 + $159,200

$446,200

2016

$6,158 (+6.7%)

$257,100 + $167,600

$424,700

2015

$5,770 (+3.2%)

$237,600 + $154,900

$392,500

2014

$5,591 (+2.7%)

$229,600 + $149,700

$379,300

2013

$5,443 (+2.1%)

$233,300 + $131,000

$364,300

2012

$5,329 (+2.5%)

$245,600 + $131,000

$376,600

2011

$5,201

$245,600 + $131,300

$376,900

2010

$5,201

$245,600 + $131,300

$376,900

2009

$5,198

$272,300 + $121,200

$393,500

Tax history for 71 Whittier Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,399 (+1.2%)

$471,700 + $529,100

$1,000,800

2024

$11,268 (+38.9%)

$453,100 + $508,300

$961,400

2023

$8,112 (+3.9%)

$408,500 + $235,800

$644,300

2022

$7,809 (+2.2%)

$371,400 + $214,400

$585,800

2021

$7,640 (+4.0%)

$355,900 + $197,300

$553,200

2020

$7,343 (+2.9%)

$338,600 + $187,800

$526,400

2019

$7,136 (+8.8%)

$322,600 + $178,900

$501,500

2018

$6,559 (+4.8%)

$304,200 + $168,700

$472,900

2017

$6,260 (+1.7%)

$287,000 + $159,200

$446,200

2016

$6,158 (+6.7%)

$257,100 + $167,600

$424,700

2015

$5,770 (+3.2%)

$237,600 + $154,900

$392,500

2014

$5,591 (+2.7%)

$229,600 + $149,700

$379,300

2013

$5,443 (+2.1%)

$233,300 + $131,000

$364,300

2012

$5,329 (+2.5%)

$245,600 + $131,000

$376,600

2011

$5,201

$245,600 + $131,300

$376,900

2010

$5,201

$245,600 + $131,300

$376,900

2009

$5,198

$272,300 + $121,200

$393,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

2,974

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736383

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 702
Length: 27
Width: 26
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Mud Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,526
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Sage Green
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,770
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, 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: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Forest Street to Wadsworth, Left on Whittier.
UnparsedAddress: 71 Whittier Road, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,974
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 736383

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer Are Excluded.
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 • 0.2mi

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

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, 15 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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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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$1.00M – $1.21M

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Home values near 71 Whittier Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Whittier Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$809,151
75 Whittier Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1892 Sq. Ft.	$1,042,133

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Whittier Road, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3928 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,738
74 Whittier Road, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2502 Sq. Ft.	$856,935

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Whittier Road, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,019,011
70 Whittier Road, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,069,770

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