Dimensions13 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
38 Fairmount Road, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$1,025,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$899,900
Final Sale Price:
$1,025,000
Difference:
+$125,100 (+13.9%)
Performance Metrics
113.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$472
Sale $/sq ft:
$537
This property sold for $537 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 13.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 12 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
$537/sq ft
Area Median
$576/sq ft
Difference
6.7%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Move right in to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom home set on a large, private, wooded lot—your own peaceful retreat just minutes from Reading’s top amenities. The open-concept main level features a fully renovated kitchen, an updated half bath, a dedicated dining area, a flexible bonus space—perfect as a playroom or sitting room—and a spacious living room. Upstairs, you’ll find four comfortable bedrooms and a stylishly updated full bath. Step outside to your screened porch and back deck overlooking a serene, tree-lined backyard—ideal for summer entertaining or quiet evenings. Complete with a 2-car garage with storage above and close to Routes 28, 93, 95, the commuter rail, shops, restaurants, and Cal’s for ice cream.
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Property History
Market Insights
54.7%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73584263
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 30, 2026
$1,125,000
MLS #73584263 - Active
Sold
Aug 1, 2025
$1,025,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2025
$899,900
Original listing
Agent: The Kennedy Team
Office: Classified Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72057518
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Nov 7, 2016
$510,000
MLS #72057518
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,125,000 | - | - | MLS #73584263 - Active |
| 08/01/2025 | ✓ Sold | $1,025,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/18/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $899,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 11/07/2016 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $510,000 | - | - | MLS #72057518 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,040 | $705,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,040
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$705,900
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Living Area
1,908 sq ft
Lot Size
0.33 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Sitting Room, Sun Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Porch - Screened
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Screened
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,040
Assessed Value
$705,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
WHITE
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
13 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,908 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,908 sq ft above grade
Dimensions13 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions19 x 12
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelMain,First
Dimensions11 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
LevelFirst
Dimensions23 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions19 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Screened
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Sitting Room, Sun Room
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1941
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Air, Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Porch - Screened
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Wooded
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
Elementary Schools
6 schools
A+
Joshua Eaton School
0.6 mi
|
#83 of 825
|
Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.4 mi
|
#155 of 825
|
Score: 56.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-1.4 below state avg
368 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.9 mi
100 students
Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
2.1 mi
|
#256 of 825
|
Score: 52.2
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
2.3 mi
|
#92 of 825
|
Score: 59.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
400 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
3.1 mi
|
#270 of 825
|
Score: 51.7
Dropped 187 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
231 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.2 mi
|
#63 of 352
|
Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#43 of 352
|
Score: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
Austin Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.9 mi
|
#63 of 346
|
Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students
Moderate
18 sports
• 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
38 Fairmount Road, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Kennedy Team
Listing Office
Classified Realty Group
Office Phone
781-944-1901
Agent MLS ID
TM352110
Office MLS ID
AN1116
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2025 3:01 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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