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31 Harold Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$675,000
Est. $4,381/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,392
Sq Ft
$282
Price/Sq Ft
0.36
Acres
1999
Year Built
8
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 22, 2014 • MLS# 71685881 Copied!

About this home

~ HIP ROOF, ONE-OWNER COLONIAL, PERFECTLY SET at the END OF a CUL DE SAC in a Beautiful Reading Neighborhood.~ This Lovely Colonial has an Open Floor Plan with Birch Cabinets and Kitchen Island. ~Second floor has 3 spacious Bdrms, large Walk-In Closet, and a 4th Bedroom (34 x 20), with Pretty Corner Windows, which was built with house and is studded for a Master Suite with Master Bath, and has a Separate Entrance from outside. ~ First Floor Laundry Room and a 3 Season Sunroom- Central A/C - Open Basement with a Walk-Out to the Back Yard. - 3 GARAGES - 2 Car Garage in Front, plus a 3rd Oversized Garage in Back. This is a FABULOUS PROPERTY IN YOUR OWN PRIVATE LOCATION!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CHEN KEVIN
Mailing Address 128 VAN NORDEN RD, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S20
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,055,600
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $13,068
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($177)
Estimated Annual Tax $13,246

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $548,300 $507,300 $1,055,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 1, 2014 $649,900 64012/53

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 (81.2% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1999
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,392 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,900
Final Sale Price: $675,000
Difference: $24,900 (-3.6%)
Performance Metrics
96.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $293
Sale $/sq ft: $282
This property sold for $282 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.

With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1999
Living Area 2,392 sq ft
Lot Size 0.36 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry First Floor
Features Sun Room

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Workshop In Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 9

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $9,211
Assessed Value $624,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1999
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Other
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

31 Harold Ave, 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
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.4 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
RISE PreSchool
0.6 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Wood End Elementary School
0.6 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
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
1.5 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
0.6 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
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

20.6%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71984322
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 28, 2016
$850,000
MLS #71984322
Sold
Jul 17, 2014
$675,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
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Listed for Sale
May 22, 2014
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Linda Ferris Office: Century 21 Commonwealth

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 28, 2016 Sold $850,000
May 22, 2014 New Listing Added $699,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
8 days
Price per Sq Ft
$282

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $9,211 $624,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,211
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$624,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Linda Ferris
Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Agent MLS ID B8001376
Office MLS ID BB5999
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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