98 John Carver Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Birch Meadow

$682,000

Beds

Baths

1,874

Sq Ft

$364

Price/Sq Ft

0.35

Acres

1952

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Aug 15, 2025 • MLS# 73414623 Copied! • Updated Oct 9, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $699,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $682,000
                        

Difference: $17,000 (-2.4%)

Performance Metrics

97.6%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Very fast sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $373

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $364
                        

This property sold for $364 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% below the original asking price.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$364/sq ft

Area Median

$494/sq ft

Difference

26.3%

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

About this home

LOCATION++ If you’re looking for a home to make your own now or to invest in one for the future and located in the desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood with a short walk to three schools; YMCA fitness center, gymnasium, and pool; or recreational areas with jogging and walking trails, playground areas, tennis and basketball courts, this Cape-style home checks all those boxes … and more. Featuring 3 bedrooms (one on the first floor and two front-to-back on the second floor) and 2 full baths, this home offers a heated family room in walk-out lower level, spacious deck for entertaining or relaxing, and patio in private rear yard bordered by Higgins Farm conservation area and fencing on two sides. Recent updates include second floor bathroom, oil tank, and paved driveway. It’s a commuter’s dream with quick access to Routes 93, 28, 95, 129 and downtown train to Boston. Convenient to shops, restaurants, library, parks, Burbank Ice Arena, and so much more!! Showings start 8/16 by appointment.

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Property History

Market Insights

18.8%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73465308

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Feb 17, 2026

$840,000

MLS #73465308

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✓

Sold

Oct 9, 2025

$682,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 4

🏠

Listed for Sale

Aug 15, 2025

$699,000

Original listing

Agent: Holly Welch Office: Churchill Properties

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
02/17/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$840,000	-	-	MLS #73465308
10/09/2025	✓ Sold	$682,000	-	-	Property sold
08/15/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$699,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$8,349	$733,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$8,349

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$733,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1952

Living Area 1,874 sq ft

Lot Size 0.35 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood

Appliances Water Heater, Range

Fireplace Living Room

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Cape

Roof Shingle

Features Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $8,349

Assessed Value $733,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Photos, Room Sizes + Docs To Be Posted When Activated Next Week. Roof Approx. 2003, Ss Oil Tank Approx. 2-3 Yrs, Updated 2nd Floor Bath, Driveway 11/23. Some Walls Stripped / Prepped - Ready To Paint. Seller/agent Make No Representations Or Guarantees. Buyer/agent To Perform Own Due Diligence.

Exclusions See In- Exclusion Sheet

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color white

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures 2nd floor front-to-back bedrooms have dormers, feel free to measure / verify sizes

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1952

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,874 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood

Appliances: Water Heater, Range

Interior Features:

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1952

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Oil

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level

Road Frontage: 80.00 ft

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Birch Meadow

98 John Carver Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Holly Welch

Listing Office Churchill Properties

Office Phone 978-572-1966

Agent MLS ID B8000893

Office MLS ID AN6958

Listing Data Updated Oct 9, 2025 3:31 PM EDT

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