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31 Whittier Road, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Poet's Corner
$360,000
Est. $2,440/month
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,900
Sq Ft
$189
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1940
Year Built
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 1, 2014 • MLS# 71751072 Copied!

About this home

LOCATION!!!! YES... FINALLY...A HOUSE IN THE POET'S CORNER NEIGHBORHOOD!!! Refinished hardwood floors on main level with wall to wall carpet over hardwoods on the 2nd floor. Bright living room boasting a wood burning fireplace, traditional mantle and coat closet. Bright kitchen featuring refrigerator, oven (2 yrs old), ceiling fan, white cabinets & new vinyl floor. Two bedrooms, linen closet, and full bath on main level & 2 bedrooms on 2nd flr including built ins and eave storage. The lower level consists of family and playrooms along w/ dry bar, laundry and full closet under the staircase for extra storage. Utility room features furnace, oil tank (both 10 years young) & more storage space.Good size level lot with lots of outdoor space, 1 car garage, 4 car pkg, and large deck for entertaining. Roof, stairs, chimney repointing & vinyl siding also 10 yrs old. Home needs some cosmetic updating, but well worth it. Situated in a dream location, dead end street, close to schools & parks.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DUHAIME ERIC M
Mailing Address 31 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,114,100
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $13,793
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($188)
Estimated Annual Tax $13,981

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $505,400 $593,900 $1,114,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 17, 2015 $720,000 65230/549

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 (82.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,900 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Main Level Bedrooms
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $389,000
Final Sale Price: $360,000
Difference: $29,000 (-7.5%)
Performance Metrics
92.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $205
Sale $/sq ft: $189
This property sold for $189 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.5% below the original asking price.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Closet, Storage, Play Room

Exterior

Construction Block
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,035
Assessed Value $341,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Storage, Play Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Block
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Poet's Corner

31 Whittier Road, 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
RISE PreSchool
0.3 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
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
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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.1 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.6 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
1.8 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.2 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
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.2 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
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
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
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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71789598
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Previously Sold
Apr 17, 2015
$720,000
MLS #71789598
Sold
Oct 30, 2014
$360,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Oct 1, 2014
$389,000
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Duggan Office: RE/MAX Trinity

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 17, 2015 Sold $720,000
Oct 1, 2014 New Listing Added $389,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$189

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $5,035 $341,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,035
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$341,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joseph Duggan
Listing Office RE/MAX Trinity
Agent MLS ID B8000620
Office MLS ID BB3227
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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