If you are looking for a great house in an amazing location your search ends here! Welcome to Poet's Corner, one of Reading's most sought after neighborhoods. Close to Birch Meadow, Coolidge, RMHS, fields and the YMCA. This expanded cape has a wonderful open concept first floor, perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the spacious kitchen, with granite countertops, and a peninsula for seating. The kitchen is open to the dining room which has a built in china cabinet. The front to back living room is large and sunny, and has a fireplace with a wood burning insert. The first floor also has a separate office space, a mudroom and a full bath with laundry. Upstairs you will find two sizable bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus storage space. Most rooms have hardwood flooring. Great backyard space, complete with a storage shed and hot tub. Newer roof (2020) and Vinyl Siding (2015.) Don't miss the chance to make Poet's Corner home!
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
52 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 01867
2beds
1,994sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,682 Square Feet Lot
$984,300 Zestimate®
$401/sqft
$4,303 Estimated rent
Home value
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$915,000 - $1.06M
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Newer roofHot tubWood burning insertGreat backyard spaceClose to birch meadowBonus storage spaceBuilt in china cabinet
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Listed by:
Stephanie Macfarland 617-710-2334,
Premier Realty Group, Inc. 781-944-4140
Bought with:
Jill Cohen
Redfin Corp.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73216867
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 157.32
- Dimensions: 13.11 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 205.2
- Dimensions: 17.1 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
- Area: 54.51
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.9
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
- Level: Second
- Area: 44.08
- Dimensions: 7.11 x 6.2
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 104.5
- Dimensions: 11 x 9.5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 81.77
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 174.42
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 11.4
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 83.93
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding, Office, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,994
- Total interior livable area: 1,994 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Storage
Lot
- Size: 8,682 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: M:033.000000114.0,736373
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Poet's Corner
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $401/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $758,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,886
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2024 | Sold | $800,000+5.3%$401/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73216867 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $759,900+768.5%$381/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73216867 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/1990 | Sold | $87,500$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,988 +1.1% | $789,100 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $8,886 +3.2% | $758,200 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $8,610 +3.8% | $683,900 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $8,294 +2.6% | $622,200 +6.3% |
| 2021 | $8,080 +4% | $585,100 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $7,769 +2.9% | $556,900 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $7,552 +8.8% | $530,700 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,943 +4.7% | $500,600 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $6,629 +8.1% | $472,500 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $6,134 +6.7% | $423,000 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $5,751 +3.2% | $391,200 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $5,573 -1.9% | $378,100 -0.5% |
| 2013 | $5,679 +2.3% | $380,100 -3.1% |
| 2012 | $5,552 +5.8% | $392,400 +3.2% |
| 2011 | $5,248 -0.8% | $380,300 -1.2% |
| 2010 | $5,291 +0.7% | $384,800 -3.3% |
| 2009 | $5,255 +1.8% | $397,800 -2.9% |
| 2008 | $5,161 +3.1% | $409,600 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $5,005 +2% | $414,700 +2% |
| 2006 | $4,909 +2% | $406,400 +6.1% |
| 2005 | $4,813 +14% | $382,900 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $4,223 +18.9% | $345,300 +11.7% |
| 2003 | $3,553 +9% | $309,200 +28.1% |
| 2001 | $3,261 +4.4% | $241,400 +14.3% |
| 2000 | $3,124 +6.8% | $211,200 +16.5% |
| 1999 | $2,924 | $181,300 |
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Neighborhood: 01867
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- 9/10Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Arthur W Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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