Picture-Perfect 4 Bed “Cape” is ready to become your next home! Meticulous 1st level w/open floorplan connects beautifully renovated kitchen (Stainless Steel appliances, stunning cabinets, backsplash, quartz counters & breakfast bar) to Living Room w/ bay window, wood-burning fireplace & surround-sound. Gorgeous & sunny Diningroom, Large Bedroom and 1/2 Bath with Laundry on this level. Center staircase leads to HUGE top floor Master Bedroom w/ensuite FULL Bath. Bright 3rd & 4th Bedrooms & SECOND Full Bath on this level. Finished lower-level w/ flexible space (playroom, gym, etc). Basement Storage & Workspace. HUGE driveway leads to garage & plush, landscaped fenced-in yard framed by colorful plantings. Elevated Deck & Stone Patio. Central AC, magnificent hardwood floors, custom window treatments, beautiful lighting, irrigation, NEW Roof, NEW Hot Wtr Tank. Located on a fantastic “dead-end” street, walk to downtown, schools, parks & train. Truly lovely home in a wonderful neighborhood!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
7,153 sq ftLot Size
$577Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul Santucci• True North Realty
Bought with Martha Sevigny• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Location Location Location "Picture Book Cape" on the West Side of Reading. This home was completely renovated in 2006. The house has an open floor plan for todays way of living, and a beautifully finished playroom on the lower level
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,577 (+1.1%)
$471,200 + $369,600
$840,800
2024
$9,469 (+9.0%)
$452,700 + $355,200
$807,900
2023
$8,687 (+3.8%)
$408,100 + $281,900
$690,000
2022
$8,367 (+2.8%)
$371,000 + $256,700
$627,700
2021
$8,141 (+4.0%)
$355,500 + $234,000
$589,500
2020
$7,827 (+2.9%)
$338,300 + $222,800
$561,100
2019
$7,609 (+4.0%)
$322,300 + $212,400
$534,700
2018
$7,318 (+4.8%)
$303,900 + $223,700
$527,600
2017
$6,986 (+2.7%)
$286,700 + $211,200
$497,900
2016
$6,805 (+3.6%)
$259,000 + $210,300
$469,300
2015
$6,571 (+7.1%)
$246,600 + $200,400
$447,000
2014
$6,133 (−2.9%)
$229,400 + $186,700
$416,100
2013
$6,314 (+2.6%)
$233,200 + $189,400
$422,600
2012
$6,154 (+2.9%)
$245,500 + $189,400
$434,900
2011
$5,978
$245,500 + $187,700
$433,200
2010
$5,978 (+2.7%)
$245,500 + $187,700
$433,200
2009
$5,822
$272,200 + $168,500
$440,700
Tax history for 8 Nichols Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,577 (+1.1%)
$471,200 + $369,600
$840,800
2024
$9,469 (+9.0%)
$452,700 + $355,200
$807,900
2023
$8,687 (+3.8%)
$408,100 + $281,900
$690,000
2022
$8,367 (+2.8%)
$371,000 + $256,700
$627,700
2021
$8,141 (+4.0%)
$355,500 + $234,000
$589,500
2020
$7,827 (+2.9%)
$338,300 + $222,800
$561,100
2019
$7,609 (+4.0%)
$322,300 + $212,400
$534,700
2018
$7,318 (+4.8%)
$303,900 + $223,700
$527,600
2017
$6,986 (+2.7%)
$286,700 + $211,200
$497,900
2016
$6,805 (+3.6%)
$259,000 + $210,300
$469,300
2015
$6,571 (+7.1%)
$246,600 + $200,400
$447,000
2014
$6,133 (−2.9%)
$229,400 + $186,700
$416,100
2013
$6,314 (+2.6%)
$233,200 + $189,400
$422,600
2012
$6,154 (+2.9%)
$245,500 + $189,400
$434,900
2011
$5,978
$245,500 + $187,700
$433,200
2010
$5,978 (+2.7%)
$245,500 + $187,700
$433,200
2009
$5,822
$272,200 + $168,500
$440,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,873
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
732314
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 Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup