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4 Palmer Hill Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • WEST SIDE
$610,000
Est. $3,816/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,672
Sq Ft
$365
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1921
Year Built
25
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 25, 2018 • MLS# 72314831 Copied!

About this home

EVERYTHING IS BRAND NEW or UPDATED!! 3BR UP and 2.5 BATHS!! Open concept kitchen w/ Gorgeous WHITE CABINETS, GRANITE & the most beautiful crown molding you've ever seen. NEW STAINLESS APPLIANCES, High ceilings w/recessed lighting. OPEN CONCEPT LIVING at its' best!!! This home is updated in all of the newest colors. Enjoy the appealing breakfast bar while entertaining your friends or overlooking the new family room. Just outside is a large slider to a NEW COMPOSITE DECK overlooking the yard! Large dining area and 1/2 bath complete the first floor. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms including your MASTER BEDROOM ENSUITE with full bath and beautiful tiled shower. Bonus space in the basement, plenty of off street parking, NEW UTILITiES, NEW WINDOWS, the list goes on!! Adorable on the outside and even better on the inside, this home is not to be missed. GREAT COMMUTER LOCATION convenient to Readings commuter rail, 12 MILES FROM BOSTON!! Enjoy all that READING has to offer!!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HARVEY AUSTIN
Mailing Address 4 PALMER HILL AVE, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $844,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,455
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($138)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,593

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $505,600 $338,900 $844,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 13, 2018 $610,000 71148/489

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 (89.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1921
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,672 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $619,900
Final Sale Price: $610,000
Difference: $9,900 (-1.6%)
Performance Metrics
98.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $371
Sale $/sq ft: $365
This property sold for $365 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% below the original asking price.

With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$365/sq ft
Area Average
$299/sq ft
Difference
+22.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1921
Living Area 1,672 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Deck - Composite, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Composite

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,379
Assessed Value $459,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1921
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Screens
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

WEST SIDE

4 Palmer Hill Avenue, 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

6 schools
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.1 mi | #158 of 824 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.9 mi | #93 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.1 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.1 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
2.1 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.1 mi | #275 of 824 | Score: 51.6
Dropped 192 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
236 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.4 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.3 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.1 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
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Property History

Market Insights

36.3%
Price Range
26
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 13, 2018
$610,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 26
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Listed for Sale
Apr 25, 2018
$619,900
Original listing
Agent: Katie Varney Office: Classified Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72232787
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 17, 2017
$395,000
MLS #72232787

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 25, 2018 New Listing Added $619,900
Nov 17, 2017 Sold $395,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
25 days
Price per Sq Ft
$365

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $6,379 $459,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,379
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$459,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Katie Varney
Listing Office Classified Realty Group
Agent MLS ID CN209918
Office MLS ID AN1116
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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