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18 Wells Road, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$525,000
Est. $3,397/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,722
Sq Ft
$305
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1909
Year Built
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 16, 2017 • MLS# 72131892 Copied!

About this home

Spacious and gracious! You are cordially invited to tour this New England classic. Timeless craftsmanship of a bygone era is evident at every turn. Wonderful open floor plan , fireplace living room , wood floors ,3+ bedrooms and corner lot with two car detached garage Freshly Painted Exterior. Your updates and decorator touches will make it truly your own. Priced to Sell, make your appointment for a private showing today.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner VENUTI FAMILY TRUST
Mailing Address 18 WELLS RD, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $819,300
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,143
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($134)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,277

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $507,200 $303,200 $819,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 15, 2025 $100 84614/39

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2020.

Data: Town of Reading Monthly Building Permit Report

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 (89.4% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1909
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,722 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,900
Final Sale Price: $525,000
Difference: +$25,100 (+5.0%)
Performance Metrics
105.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $290
Sale $/sq ft: $305
This property sold for $305 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$305/sq ft
Area Average
$562/sq ft
Difference
45.7%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1909
Living Area 1,722 sq ft
Lot Size 0.22 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Attic Access, Closet, Office, Den, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,510
Assessed Value $464,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Attic Access, Closet, Office, Den, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1909
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

18 Wells 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
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.6 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
0.7 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
1.0 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
1.8 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
2.0 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
1.4 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 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

41.2%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73533432
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 10, 2026
$849,900
MLS #73533432 - Active
Sold
Jun 15, 2017
$525,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Mar 16, 2017
$499,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Ann Quinn Group Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 10, 2026 Sold $849,900
Mar 16, 2017 New Listing Added $499,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
Price per Sq Ft
$305

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $6,510 $464,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,510
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$464,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Ann Quinn Group
Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Agent MLS ID TM305137
Office MLS ID B95198
Listing Data Updated Jun 15, 2017 12:19 PM EDT
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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