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52 Sanborn St

READING, MA 01867
1.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19064 floors36 units780–1,800 ft²
$21M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$586K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$522
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+29.4%vs the Reading ZIP median sale $/ft² ($403)

Sales Performance

$576K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-2.8%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
2
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
5.6%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+5.8%per yeartypical hold 6.9 yrsfrom 74 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19931998200120062009201620212025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19931998200120062009201620212025

114 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$461K$549K$637K$724K780 ft²984 ft²1,188 ft²1,392 ft²1,596 ft²1,800 ft²
1 bd2 bd3 bd
1 bed
6 units
2 bed
26 units
3 bed
4 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 ft²
4 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 780 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,010 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,030 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 ft²
2 units
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
14 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$461K–$475K
3 units
$514K–$522K
3 units
$540K–$556K
3 units
$567K–$590K
12 units
$595K–$621K
6 units
$631K–$654K
3 units
$659K–$682K
4 units
$720K–$724K
2 units

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$563/ft²
Floor 2
$499/ft²
Floor 3
$582/ft²
Floor 4
$473/ft²
Unit lines by $/ft²Condo units stacked vertically share a unit line — the last digits of the unit number (like 05 in 1205, 1305, 1405). Lines share a layout and exposure, so comparing estimated $/ft² by line shows which position in the building commands a premium.
Line ·05
$562/ft²
Line ·01
$555/ft²
Line ·02
$550/ft²
Line ·06
$541/ft²
Line ·07
$498/ft²
Line ·08
$477/ft²
Line ·04
$459/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.64%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.25%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.5.5 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.38%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.39%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$579,793
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,990
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 408Dec 18, 2025$470,000Unit 204Nov 12, 2025$682,069Unit 1Sep 5, 2025$610,000Unit 301Jul 2, 2025$595,000Unit 406Feb 28, 2025$540,000Unit 205Jan 16, 2025$590,000Unit 302Aug 22, 2024$589,000Unit 101Jun 20, 2024$559,000Unit 208Dec 15, 2023$595,600Unit 102Jan 12, 2023$570,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.61
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01867These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,912
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

52 Sanborn St # 1
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$610K
52 Sanborn St
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,150 ft²
$545K
52 Sanborn St # 3
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,250 ft²
$587K
52 Sanborn St # 4
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 ft²
$724K
52 Sanborn St
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 ft²
$586K
52 Sanborn St # 6
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 ft²
$614K
52 Sanborn St # 7
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,220 ft²
$570K
52 Sanborn St # 101
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,010 ft²
$580K
52 Sanborn St # 102
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,030 ft²
$582K
52 Sanborn St # 104
1 bd · 1 ba · 920 ft²
$514K
52 Sanborn St # 105
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,010 ft²
$567K
52 Sanborn St # 106
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,030 ft²
$659K
52 Sanborn St # 107
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 ft²
$631K
52 Sanborn St # 201
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 ft²
$577K
52 Sanborn St # 202
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 ft²
$585K
52 Sanborn St # 203
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 ft²
$720K
52 Sanborn St # 204
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 ft²
$682K
52 Sanborn St # 205
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 ft²
$590K
52 Sanborn St # 206
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 ft²
$586K
52 Sanborn St # 207
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft²
$648K
52 Sanborn St # 208
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft²
$621K
52 Sanborn St # 301
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 ft²
$595K
52 Sanborn St # 302
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 ft²
$602K
52 Sanborn St # 306
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 ft²
$581K
52 Sanborn St # 307
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 ft²
$580K
52 Sanborn St # 308
1 bd · 1 ba · 780 ft²
$475K
52 Sanborn St # 309
1 bd · 1 ba · 780 ft²
$461K
52 Sanborn St # 401
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 ft²
$675K
52 Sanborn St # 402
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 ft²
$670K
52 Sanborn St # 403
1 bd · 2.5 ba · 950 ft²
$556K
52 Sanborn St # 404
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 ft²
$522K
52 Sanborn St # 405
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 950 ft²
$520K
52 Sanborn St # 406
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 ft²
$540K
52 Sanborn St # 407
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 ft²
$654K
52 Sanborn St # 408
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 ft²
$470K
52 Sanborn St # 409
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 ft²
$607K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 52 Sanborn St

How many units are in 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA?

52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA has 36 residential units across 4 floors, built in 1906, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 36 units at 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA is $586,041. That works out to $522 per square foot. Units run from 780 to 1,800 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA expensive for Reading?

Units at 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA carry a median of $522 per square foot, 29% above the Reading median of $403 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA?

2 units at 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 114 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 5.6% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $576K.

Have units at 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA appreciated?

Across 74 repeat sales of the same unit, 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA returned a median 5.8% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.9 years.

What floor plans does 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA have?

The most common plan at 52 Sanborn St, Reading, MA is a 2-bedroom of 1,020 square feet, repeated 4 times, with a median estimate of $585,581. TopHap identifies 9 recurring plans in the building.

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