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25 Vista Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • West Side
$590,000
Est. $3,781/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,900
Sq Ft
$311
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
2001
Year Built
24
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 29, 2016 • MLS# 71978681 Copied!

About this home

Remarkable Colonial home in the desirable West Side of Reading. A dream location, nestled in on a charming side street, known as Vista Ave. Built in 2001, this spacious Colonial offers fantastic curb appeal with a full length Farmer's Porch, large driveway, and fenced in backyard. Inside provides a spacious layout, including 4 bedrooms on the 2nd level, a front-to-back living room with fireplace, formal dining room space, and unfinished basement begging to be finished for additional living space! Location to be desired - easy access to Rt 28, downtown Reading, and 93 - commuter's dream!!!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner NORCROSS JULIA D
Mailing Address 25 VISTA AVENUE, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $979,000
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,120
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($163)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,283

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $493,300 $485,700 $979,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 11, 2023 $1,010,000 1601/10

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 (89.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2001
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,900 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $579,900
Final Sale Price: $590,000
Difference: +$10,100 (+1.7%)
Performance Metrics
101.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $305
Sale $/sq ft: $311
This property sold for $311 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$311/sq ft
Area Average
$525/sq ft
Difference
40.8%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2001
Living Area 1,900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,177
Assessed Value $488,200

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2001
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

West Side

25 Vista 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

6 schools
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.3 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
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.4 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
1.9 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.4 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
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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
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
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Property History

Market Insights

42.6%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73073685
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 7, 2023
$1,010,000
MLS #73073685
Previous Transaction - MLS #72141059
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 26, 2017
$689,900
MLS #72141059
Sold
May 31, 2016
$590,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Mar 29, 2016
$579,900
Original listing
Agent: Sean Page Office: Assurance Real Estate, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 7, 2023 Sold $1,010,000
Jun 26, 2017 Sold $689,900
Mar 29, 2016 New Listing Added $579,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
24 days
Price per Sq Ft
$311

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $7,177 $488,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,177
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$488,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sean Page
Listing Office Assurance Real Estate, LLC
Agent MLS ID CT006541
Office MLS ID AN1822
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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