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42 Riverside Dr., Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • WEST SIDE LOCATION
$1,049,000
Est. $6,357/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,460
Sq Ft
$426
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1978
Year Built
4
Parking
5 hours 32 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jul 16, 2026 • MLS# 73544401 Copied! • Updated Jul 16, 2026

Open House Schedule

17
Jul
Friday, July 17
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
19
Jul
Sunday, July 19
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
18
Jul
Saturday, July 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

About this home

Desirable WEST SIDE - 9 Room Charming Colonial - Professionally Landscaped - Lg Corner Lot w/lg Shed - Sought-after Location - just minutes to JOSHUA EATON School - Commuter Rail - Washington Pk - Reading Ctr - Shops, Restaurants and Highway access! This lovingly maintained home features a spacious, flexible - flowing layout, completely newly painted interior and newly installed laminated flooring in Kitchen and Family Rm. The Main Level offers a large front-to-back Living Rm w/FP - Dining Rm - Kitchen w/New Quartz Counters and Dining area - Half Bath and a gorgeous, sun-filled Family Rm w/Siders providing direct access to the expansive Deck & Patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs offers 4 Bedrooms, Full Bath and access to a Walk-up Attic. The lg Lower Level has a finished Family Rm and includes a Laundry and Storage area and is rough-plumbed for a 3rd Bath. Start the school year at the desirable JOSHUA EATON School - enjoy all Reading's Amenities and its vibrant Downtown.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jul 16, 2026
$1,049,000
Original listing
Agent: Lucille Murray Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $10,237 $934,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,237
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$934,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1978
Living Area 2,460 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s), Dual
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Closet, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $10,237
Assessed Value $934,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Roof - 15 Years - Basement Family Room Is Rough-plumbed For A Third Bathroom. House Has Wireless Internet.
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Gray
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Family Room in Lower Level - 357 Sq - and is Plumbed for a third Bathroom
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1978
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,460 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood

Second Floor

Bedroom4
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom3
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bedroom2
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom

Main,First Floor

Family Room
Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Slider

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1978
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Dual
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other
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
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.4 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.8 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
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

3 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
1.4 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-
Galvin Middle School
2.3 mi | #79 of 352 | Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 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
Nazareth Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 09-12
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42 Riverside Dr., Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lucille Murray
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 781-648-3500
Agent MLS ID B8000108
Office MLS ID AN6101
Listing Data Updated Jul 16, 2026 11:47 AM EDT
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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