Welcome to this thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom home in the Martin’s Pond neighborhood! Designed for comfort and flexibility, the versatile layout includes a first-floor bedroom or home office option. The spacious eat-in kitchen, with new flooring flows to the deck and fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining or relaxing! An enclosed front porch offers a warm welcome, while french doors and hardwood floors add timeless charm throughout. Upstairs, the primary bedroom connects to an adjoining room with custom built-ins, ideal as a walk-in closet, nursery, office, or additional bedroom, keeping everyone on one level if desired. Enjoy abundant storage, including a walk-in linen closet and smartly designed spaces throughout. Bonus - sellers will be installing a new septic system prior to closing! Located in desirable North Reading, close to Martin’s Pond, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home blends style, function, and convenience.
Sold for $620,000
$620,000
8 Porter Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
3beds
1,362sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$651,100 Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$2,891 Estimated rent
Home value
$651,100
$619,000 - $684,000
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Enclosed front porchHardwood floorsFully fenced backyardVersatile layoutFrench doorsFlows to the deckSpacious eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Tzortzis Lane Group 603-459-9632,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Ipswich 603-334-1900
Bought with:
Paula Beck
Flow Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73556610
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,362
- Total interior livable area: 1,362 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,362
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:012.0 B:0000 L:0093.0,716928
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: North Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $455/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,217
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Sold | $620,000-0.8%$455/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73556610 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2026 | Pending sale | $625,000$459/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73556610 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2026 | Contingent | $625,000$459/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73556610 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000-3.7%$459/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73556610 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listing removed | $649,000$477/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73550456 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+31.9%$477/sqft |
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| 9/21/2021 | Sold | $492,000+3.6%$361/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72866917 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2021 | Pending sale | $475,000$349/sqft |
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| 8/21/2021 | Contingent | $475,000$349/sqft |
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| 8/19/2021 | Price change | $475,000-4.8%$349/sqft |
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| 8/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $499,000$366/sqft |
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| 7/31/2021 | Contingent | $499,000$366/sqft |
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| 7/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $499,000+17.4%$366/sqft |
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| 9/27/2018 | Sold | $425,000+6.5%$312/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Pending sale | $399,000$293/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #72376597 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $399,000+30%$293/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #72376597 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2014 | Sold | $307,000-2.5%$225/sqft |
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| 9/19/2014 | Pending sale | $315,000$231/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #71742308 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $315,000$231/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,217 +2.4% | $476,000 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $6,074 -2.2% | $459,800 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $6,213 +2.8% | $444,100 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $6,044 +4.7% | $402,900 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $5,772 +6.1% | $369,300 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $5,438 +7.9% | $348,600 +7.7% |
| 2019 | $5,042 +11.5% | $323,600 +17% |
| 2018 | $4,520 +4.7% | $276,600 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $4,318 -1.4% | $267,700 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $4,378 -1.3% | $266,800 |
| 2015 | $4,434 +14.2% | $266,800 +12.9% |
| 2014 | $3,882 -2.9% | $236,300 -5.2% |
| 2013 | $3,997 +11.6% | $249,200 |
| 2012 | $3,583 +2.7% | $249,200 |
| 2011 | $3,489 -6.2% | $249,200 -9.7% |
| 2010 | $3,718 +1.6% | $276,000 -9.2% |
| 2009 | $3,658 +3.3% | $303,800 -1.3% |
| 2008 | $3,541 +8.2% | $307,900 +1.8% |
| 2007 | $3,273 +6.1% | $302,500 +4.5% |
| 2006 | $3,084 +6.3% | $289,600 +11% |
| 2005 | $2,901 +13.5% | $260,900 +19.5% |
| 2004 | $2,555 +6.4% | $218,400 +13.2% |
| 2002 | $2,402 +9.6% | $192,900 +36.1% |
| 2001 | $2,191 +6.2% | $141,700 +10.9% |
| 2000 | $2,063 +0.2% | $127,800 +3% |
| 1997 | $2,059 | $124,100 |
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Neighborhood: 01864
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10J Turner Hood SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10North Reading Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10North Reading High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hood
- Middle: North Reading
- High: North Reading
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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