Pending

$1,049,000

42 Riverside Dr, Reading, MA 01867

4beds

2,460sqft

$6,645/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1978

10,001 Square Feet Lot

$1,067,300 Zestimate^®

$426/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Laundry and storage areaPerfect for outdoor entertainingDining rmProfessionally landscapedNewly painted interior

Desirable WEST SIDE - 9 Room Charming Colonial - Professionally Landscaped - Lg Corner Lot w/lg Shed - Sought-after Location - just minutes to JOSHUA EATON School - Commuter Rail - Washington Pk - Reading Ctr - Shops, Restaurants and Highway access! This lovingly maintained home features a spacious, flexible - flowing layout, completely newly painted interior and newly installed laminated flooring in Kitchen and Family Rm. The Main Level offers a large front-to-back Living Rm w/FP - Dining Rm - Kitchen w/New Quartz Counters and Dining area - Half Bath and a gorgeous, sun-filled Family Rm w/Siders providing direct access to the expansive Deck & Patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs offers 4 Bedrooms, Full Bath and access to a Walk-up Attic. The lg Lower Level has a finished Family Rm and includes a Laundry and Storage area and is rough-plumbed for a 3rd Bath. Start the school year at the desirable JOSHUA EATON School - enjoy all Reading's Amenities and its vibrant Downtown.

30 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 182
Dimensions: 14 x 13

Bedroom 2

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 112
Dimensions: 14 x 8

Bedroom 3

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First
Area: 63
Dimensions: 9 x 7

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Area: 63
Dimensions: 9 x 7

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Family room

Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Slider
Level: Main,First
Area: 224
Dimensions: 16 x 14

Kitchen

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area
Level: First
Area: 276
Dimensions: 23 x 12

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 322
Dimensions: 23 x 14

Office

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 126
Dimensions: 14 x 9

Heating

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Dual

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Closet, Home Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,460
Total interior livable area: 2,460 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,103
Finished area below ground: 357

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
Exterior features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Lot

Size: 10,001 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot, Level

Details

Parcel number: 732345
Zoning: S15

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other
Subdivision: WEST SIDE LOCATION

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $426/sqft
Tax assessed value: $934,000
Annual tax amount: $10,237
Date on market: 7/16/2026
Exclusions: None
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$1,067,300

$1.01M - $1.12M

$4,408/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2026	Pending sale	$1,049,000$426/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73544401 Report a problem
7/23/2026	Contingent	$1,049,000$426/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73544401 Report a problem
7/16/2026	Listed for sale	$1,049,000+233%$426/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73544401 Report a problem
5/17/1999	Sold	$315,000$128/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,082 +1.1%	$885,200 +4.1%
2024	$9,968 +3.2%	$850,500 +10.9%
2023	$9,655 +3.9%	$766,900 +10%
2022	$9,295 +0.5%	$697,300 +4.1%
2021	$9,249 +4%	$669,700 +5.1%
2020	$8,890 +2.9%	$637,300 +5%
2019	$8,639 +8.8%	$607,100 +6%
2018	$7,941 +4.8%	$572,500 +6%
2017	$7,579 -9.7%	$540,200 -6.7%
2016	$8,396 +6.7%	$579,000 +8.2%
2015	$7,866 +3.2%	$535,100 +3.5%
2014	$7,621 +3.6%	$517,000 +5%
2013	$7,359 +2.7%	$492,600 -2.7%
2012	$7,164 +2.5%	$506,300 -0.1%
2011	$6,991 +2.9%	$506,600 +2.5%
2010	$6,794 +6.8%	$494,100 -6.2%
2006	$6,364 +2.3%	$526,800 +6.4%
2005	$6,222 +9.9%	$495,000 +7%
2004	$5,659 +16.9%	$462,700 +9.8%
2003	$4,842 +6.9%	$421,400 +25.7%
2001	$4,530 +3.7%	$335,300 +13.5%
2000	$4,369 +1.6%	$295,400 +10.8%
1999	$4,299	$266,500