Spacious 5-bedroom, 1.5-bath home filled with early 1900s character and timeless details. Hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by gorgeous woodwork, archways, and a fireplaced living room. Enjoy the screened porch for private summer relaxation. Gorgeous lot in an amazing location—just moments to downtown, the commuter rail, all three schools, and local conveniences. Gas heat and potential to expand in the basement add modern comfort and future opportunity. With its charm, space, and setting, this home is a rare find.
Sold for $925,000
$925,000
42 Winthrop Ave, Reading, MA 01867
5beds
2,307sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
10,036 Square Feet Lot
$953,500 Zestimate®
$401/sqft
$4,874 Estimated rent
Home value
$953,500
$877,000 - $1.03M
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Screened porchHardwood floorsGorgeous woodwork
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Listed by:
The Kennedy Team 617-281-9221,
Classified Realty Group 781-944-1901,
Felicia Giuliano-Kennedy 617-281-9221
Bought with:
Susan Gormady Group
Classified Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73437852
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Office, Sitting Room, Library
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,307
- Total interior livable area: 2,307 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,307
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Frontage length: 100.00
Lot
- Size: 10,036 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:027.000000071.0,735024
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $401/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $876,100
- Annual tax amount: $9,979
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $925,000+15.6%$401/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73437852 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $799,900$347/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73437852 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900+270.3%$347/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73437852 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/1999 | Sold | $216,000+6.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/1992 | Sold | $203,000+35.4%$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/1990 | Sold | $149,900$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,979 +1.1% | $876,100 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $9,866 +3.1% | $841,800 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $9,565 +3.8% | $759,700 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $9,212 +0.5% | $691,100 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $9,163 +4% | $663,500 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $8,811 +2.9% | $631,600 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $8,565 +8.7% | $601,900 +6% |
| 2018 | $7,877 +4.7% | $567,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $7,520 +7.8% | $536,000 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $6,973 +3.5% | $480,900 +5% |
| 2015 | $6,736 +7.1% | $458,200 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $6,287 -2.2% | $426,500 -0.8% |
| 2013 | $6,426 +2.7% | $430,100 -2.8% |
| 2012 | $6,260 +2.4% | $442,400 -0.1% |
| 2011 | $6,111 -1.4% | $442,800 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $6,199 +1.6% | $450,800 -2.4% |
| 2009 | $6,099 +3.8% | $461,700 -1% |
| 2008 | $5,875 +3.5% | $466,300 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $5,675 +1.8% | $470,200 +1.9% |
| 2006 | $5,573 +2.3% | $461,300 +6.4% |
| 2005 | $5,449 +8.9% | $433,500 +5.9% |
| 2004 | $5,005 +16.3% | $409,200 +9.3% |
| 2003 | $4,302 +5.4% | $374,400 +23.9% |
| 2001 | $4,083 +2.1% | $302,200 +11.8% |
| 2000 | $3,999 +3.6% | $270,400 +13% |
| 1999 | $3,860 | $239,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Arthur W Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birch Meadow
- Middle: Coolidge
- High: Rmhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Reading
- 01867
- 42 Winthrop Ave
