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25 Vista Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • West Side
$1,010,000
Est. $6,147/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,356
Sq Ft
$429
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
2001
Year Built
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 26, 2023 • MLS# 73073685 Copied!

About this home

If ever there were the "perfect" West Side location...this would be it. Set on a gorgeous, tree-lined street, yet moments to Joshua Eaton Elementary, Washington Park, the train station, downtown, & major routes. Drive up, & the front porch will beckon you in. It's EVERYTHING you've been looking for. Beautifully updated, this young home is spacious, open, bright & CUSTOM! The dream kitchen provides the "chef" w/ Bosch appliances & warm toned finishes, including Brazilian Walnut flooring, as found throughout the first level. A stunning wall of NEW built-ins compete as the "diva" in the room w/ the stunning wood-burning FP, complete w/ a reclaimed barn-wood mantle in the front to back LR. Topped w/ crown molding, windows-a-plenty & ideal lighting, you'll want to sit, relax & stay a while. Upstairs are 4 generous bdrms, all with double closets & decorator touches. A lovely half bath is off the primary...ALL baths are tastefully updated. The NEW finished LL is a SHOW STOPPER! Don't delay!!

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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 (88.0% 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
2,356 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $899,900
Final Sale Price: $1,010,000
Difference: +$110,100 (+12.2%)
Performance Metrics
112.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $382
Sale $/sq ft: $429
This property sold for $429 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 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
$429/sq ft
Area Average
$525/sq ft
Difference
18.3%

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 2,356 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Wood Laminate, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Rangetop - Energy Star, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double, Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Composite

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $10,080
Assessed Value $800,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Wood Laminate, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double, Entry Hall
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

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: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Composite
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

West Side

25 Vista Avenue, 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
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
0.7 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

41.6%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 7, 2023
$1,010,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Jan 26, 2023
$899,900
Original listing
Agent: Rick Nazzaro Office: Colonial Manor Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72141059
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 26, 2017
$689,900
MLS #72141059
Previous Transaction - MLS #71978681
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 31, 2016
$590,000
MLS #71978681

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 26, 2023 New Listing Added $899,900
Jun 26, 2017 Sold $689,900
May 31, 2016 Sold $590,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$429

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $10,080 $800,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,080
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$800,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rick Nazzaro
Listing Office Colonial Manor Realty
Agent MLS ID B0482541
Office MLS ID B32911
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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