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81 Causeway Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$409,000
Est. $2,753/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,190
Sq Ft
$344
Price/Sq Ft
0.51
Acres
1960
Year Built
98
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 3, 2018 • MLS# 72404751 Copied!

About this home

MOTIVATED SELLER!!!! WELCOME to 81 Causeway Road! Investors, Contractors and homeowners willing to make this home your own. Lots of potential! This home is a must see. Three bedroom ranch Nestled on a quiet Cul-de-sac with a very large lot. Home needs TLC but well worth the effort . The main floor features 3 bedrooms, living room, eat-in kitchen. and full bath, hardwood floors, heated three season room and bonus room in the lower level. The property is ready for your vision and ideas. Take advantage of all Reading has to offer. Just minutes from highway, shopping, and public transportation. Home being sold "As Is." Buyers to do their own due diligence.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner RUTTER MATTHEW FARNSWORTH
Mailing Address 81 CAUSEWAY ROAD, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S20
Style RANCH

Tax Information

Assessed Value $803,600
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,949
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($131)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,079

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $467,400 $336,000 $803,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 15, 2019 $599,900 72926/312

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 Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,190 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $429,900
Final Sale Price: $409,000
Difference: $20,900 (-4.9%)
Performance Metrics
95.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
98
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $361
Sale $/sq ft: $344
This property sold for $344 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.9% below the original asking price.

At 98 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 1,190 sq ft
Lot Size 0.51 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bonus Room

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Fuses
Water Public
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,821
Assessed Value $419,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

81 Causeway Rd, 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
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
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.9 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
1.0 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.6 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
1.6 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
2.1 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.0 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
1.0 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
0.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.0 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

31.8%
Price Range
99
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72517628
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Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2019
$599,900
MLS #72517628
Sold
Jan 18, 2019
$409,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 99
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Listed for Sale
Oct 3, 2018
$429,900
Original listing
Office: Prestige Homes Real Estate, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 15, 2019 Sold $599,900
Oct 3, 2018 New Listing Added $429,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
98 days
Price per Sq Ft
$344

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $5,821 $419,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,821
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$419,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Optimum Realty Team
Listing Office Prestige Homes Real Estate, LLC
Agent MLS ID TM330816
Office MLS ID AN2615
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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