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38 Lawrence Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$250,000
Est. $1,874/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,536
Sq Ft
$163
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1930
Year Built
10
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 28, 2011 • MLS# 71223699 Copied!

About this home

Located in convenient location near schools, parks, and Rt 28. Only a short ride to Rt. 93 and the commuter rail to Boston. Although this home needs TLC, updating, and maintenance, it sits nestled on quiet street among newer and updated homes. Features include a front foyer opening to living room and side entrance opens into a large heated mudroom with ample closets. Updated electric. Heated family room in basement. Good sized backyard. Home to be sold in "As Is" Condition.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner OKAY JALE
Mailing Address 24 LAWRENCE RD, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $801,400
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,921
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($130)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,052

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $498,800 $302,300 $801,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 30, 2020 $638,000 74580/552

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (82.1% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,536 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $275,000
Final Sale Price: $250,000
Difference: $25,000 (-9.1%)
Performance Metrics
90.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $179
Sale $/sq ft: $163
This property sold for $163 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% below the original asking price.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,536 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features Closet, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,917
Assessed Value $357,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features: Closet, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

38 Lawrence Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Reading School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.3 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.5 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 52.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
359 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
0.8 mi | #94 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 18 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
406 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.4 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.1 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.3 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Austin Prep School
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

46.8%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71316379
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Previously Sold
Jan 27, 2012
$470,000
MLS #71316379
Sold
May 31, 2011
$250,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
Apr 28, 2011
$275,000
Original listing
Office: Dooley and Mason Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 27, 2012 Sold $470,000
Apr 28, 2011 New Listing Added $275,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
10 days
Price per Sq Ft
$163

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $4,917 $357,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,917
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$357,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Shirley Slack
Listing Office Dooley and Mason Realty Group
Agent MLS ID B0288463
Office MLS ID B95197
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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