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43 Ashley Pl, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Birch Meadow
$881,500
Est. $5,548/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,844
Sq Ft
$310
Price/Sq Ft
0.47
Acres
1992
Year Built
186
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 22, 2015 • MLS# 71821586 Copied!

About this home

A rare opportunity to live in one of Reading's most sought after neighborhoods. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial on cul-de-sac. Home is beautifully detailed and loaded with character. Hand milled woodwork, 3 fireplaces, large screened-in porch and spacious backyard. Less than 1/2 mile to schools. Updated heating and central A/C systems.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BARBER GREGORY P JR
Mailing Address 37 ASHLEY PL, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S20
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,286,100
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $15,922
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($220)
Estimated Annual Tax $16,142

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $585,300 $700,800 $1,286,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Dec 11, 2014 $910,000 64644/220

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 (76.8% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1992
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,844 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $919,900
Final Sale Price: $881,500
Difference: $38,400 (-4.2%)
Performance Metrics
95.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
186
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $323
Sale $/sq ft: $310
This property sold for $310 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.2% below the original asking price.

At 186 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$310/sq ft
Area Average
$584/sq ft
Difference
46.9%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1992
Living Area 2,844 sq ft
Lot Size 0.47 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Hydro Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Screened

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $10,693
Assessed Value $727,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1992
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Hydro Air
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage: 120.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation

Location

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Neighborhood

Birch Meadow

43 Ashley Pl, 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-
Birch Meadow School
0.5 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
0.8 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
0.9 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.8 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
2.1 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
0.4 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
Austin Prep School
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
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
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Property History

Market Insights

2%
Price Range
183
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 3, 2015
$881,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 183
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Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2015
$899,900
Original listing
Agent: Derek Greene Office: The Greene Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 9, 2026 Sold $1,524,900
Apr 22, 2015 New Listing Added $899,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
186 days
Price per Sq Ft
$310

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $10,693 $727,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,693
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$727,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Derek Greene
Listing Office The Greene Realty Group
Agent MLS ID CT004394
Office MLS ID K95593
Listing Data Updated Nov 9, 2015 8:54 AM EST
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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