49 James Road, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • West Side
$1,300,000
Est. $7,734/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,650
Sq Ft
$491
Price/Sq Ft
0.48
Acres
1973
Year Built
10
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 29, 2025 • MLS# 73381810 Copied!

About this home

This ideally located W. side Col is the definition of "CUSTOM!" Carefully renovated by a sought after local interior designer, along w/the thoughtful eye of the owners, where quality, function & style all ranked high in the selections made. Breathtaking at every turn, each detail is exquisite. From polished nickel hardware, designer lighting, crown moldings, wainscoting & NUMEROUS custom BUILT-INS, to the grass cloth wall treatment, silk draperies & plantation shutters, your new home will be admired by all who enter. The chef's kitchen is rich in finishes...cherry cabinetry, HI-END appliances, an expansive peninsula w/seating, all opening up to a sun-filled FR w/walls of windows, skylights & a gorgeous FP. From here, your outdoor oasis awaits...done to perfection! A HUGE deck, patio & expansive lawns make it the place to be! W/4 beautiful bdrms & 3 STUNNING spa-like baths, there's room for all. An expertly fin. LL for exercising or entertaining is done w/ease...the wet bar is AMAZING!

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1973
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,650 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,299,000
Final Sale Price: $1,300,000
Difference: +$1,000 (+0.1%)
Performance Metrics
100.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $490
Sale $/sq ft: $491
This property sold for $491 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1973
Living Area 2,650 sq ft
Lot Size 0.48 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling Central Air, Ductless
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Game Room, Exercise Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 8

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $11,521
Assessed Value $1,011,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Game Room, Exercise Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Wired for Sound
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1973
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

West Side

49 James Road, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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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
Joshua Eaton School
0.6 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
1.0 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
2.0 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
2.1 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
2.8 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
3.1 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
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
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
2.2 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
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
2.0 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

0.1%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 15, 2025
$1,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
May 29, 2025
$1,299,000
Original listing
Agent: Rick Nazzaro Office: Colonial Manor Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 29, 2025 New Listing Added $1,299,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
10 days
Price per Sq Ft
$491

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $11,521 $1,011,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,521
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,011,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rick Nazzaro
Listing Office Colonial Manor Realty
Agent MLS ID B0482541
Office MLS ID B32911
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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