Welcome to 8 Gardner Road! Nestled in a friendly neighborhood conveniently located close to Hunt Park, downtown Reading, and the commuter rail. The first floor of this Cape style home welcomes you with gleaming hardwood floors that flow seamlessly into the cozy living room featuring a wood burning fireplace. The fully renovated bathroom adds a touch of luxury to everyday routines. Upstairs you will find two generous sized bedrooms with new carpeting and another bedroom on the first floor that could also be utilized as an office. The backyard is perfect for all to enjoy with a deck for entertaining and fully fenced in yard! Don’t miss out on this adorable home offering both comfort and accessibility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,655 sq ftLot Size
$612Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Emily Medwar• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Meticulously kept, boasting with natural light, charming Cape in a great family neighborhood...just steps away from Hunt Park! First floor features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, fireplaced living room, formal dining room and fully renovated full bathroom. Enjoy the many desirable amenities including central air, underground sprinklers and a balcony overlooking an ample beautifully landscaped fenced-in yard. Many updates consisting of a 4 year old roof, 5 year old hot water tank, 5 year old freshly painted siding and Harvey windows. Extra space in partially finished basement with office and play room and the potential for a second bathroom add-on. Perfectly located close to our quaint downtown, the commuter rail and major highways. Open House Saturday 8/5 & Sunday 8/6 from 11am to 1pm.
MLS PIN #70525673
Jun 14, 2007
Sold
$368,000
$280/sq ft
Jun 1, 2007
Listing Removed
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Feb 13, 2007
Listed
$379,900
$289/sq ft
Just move in to this meticulously kept 3 bedrm cape.Hardwood floors,formal fireplaced living room,dining room.A first floor familyroom,or bedrm,has sliders out to a deck & large yard. There are also two spacious bedrooms on the second floor.Updates include new windows & doors,electrical & heating systems.This home also features central air,underground sprinklers and large storage shed. Located close to Hunt Park, downtown, the commuter rail and major highways.
MLS PIN #30493687
Jun 18, 2001
Sold
$299,900
$228/sq ft
Apr 17, 2001
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2001
Listed
$299,900
$228/sq ft
MLS PIN #30111212
Aug 27, 1996
Sold
$172,000
$131/sq ft
Jul 12, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jun 12, 1996
Listed
$172,900
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,139 (+0.2%)
$384,900 + $241,900
$626,800
2024
$7,122 (+2.0%)
$361,900 + $245,800
$607,700
2023
$6,984 (+8.6%)
$330,300 + $224,400
$554,700
2022
$6,430 (+5.0%)
$287,200 + $195,200
$482,400
2021
$6,126 (+4.0%)
$263,200 + $180,400
$443,600
2020
$5,888 (+2.8%)
$250,400 + $171,700
$422,100
2019
$5,728 (+16.2%)
$238,800 + $163,700
$402,500
2018
$4,931 (+3.9%)
$223,100 + $132,400
$355,500
2017
$4,745 (−10.5%)
$212,200 + $126,000
$338,200
2016
$5,301 (+6.7%)
$243,100 + $122,500
$365,600
2015
$4,967 (+3.2%)
$224,600 + $113,300
$337,900
2014
$4,813 (+7.4%)
$217,000 + $109,500
$326,500
2013
$4,482 (+1.7%)
$221,300 + $78,700
$300,000
2012
$4,409 (+2.4%)
$232,900 + $78,700
$311,600
2011
$4,306
$232,900 + $79,100
$312,000
2010
$4,306 (−1.4%)
$232,900 + $79,100
$312,000
2009
$4,367
$257,700 + $72,900
$330,600
Tax history for 8 Gardner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,139 (+0.2%)
$384,900 + $241,900
$626,800
2024
$7,122 (+2.0%)
$361,900 + $245,800
$607,700
2023
$6,984 (+8.6%)
$330,300 + $224,400
$554,700
2022
$6,430 (+5.0%)
$287,200 + $195,200
$482,400
2021
$6,126 (+4.0%)
$263,200 + $180,400
$443,600
2020
$5,888 (+2.8%)
$250,400 + $171,700
$422,100
2019
$5,728 (+16.2%)
$238,800 + $163,700
$402,500
2018
$4,931 (+3.9%)
$223,100 + $132,400
$355,500
2017
$4,745 (−10.5%)
$212,200 + $126,000
$338,200
2016
$5,301 (+6.7%)
$243,100 + $122,500
$365,600
2015
$4,967 (+3.2%)
$224,600 + $113,300
$337,900
2014
$4,813 (+7.4%)
$217,000 + $109,500
$326,500
2013
$4,482 (+1.7%)
$221,300 + $78,700
$300,000
2012
$4,409 (+2.4%)
$232,900 + $78,700
$311,600
2011
$4,306
$232,900 + $79,100
$312,000
2010
$4,306 (−1.4%)
$232,900 + $79,100
$312,000
2009
$4,367
$257,700 + $72,900
$330,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,313
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
733977
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead