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$403,251$498 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $115,900 on Aug 27, 1997

12 LIBBY AVE

READING, MA 01867
2
Beds
1
Baths
810 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$403K
$384K low$422K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,900 · Aug 27, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,712 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$501,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$371,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$130,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$431,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Rustic
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
J. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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%

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How this home compares

12 Libby Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Older than 71% of homes in Reading 01867

What homes are worth in Reading 01867

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$410K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Reading 01867.

How it measures up in Reading 01867

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 01867.

Estimated value$403,251
CheaperTypical $872,937Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$498
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area810 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,938 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 12 Libby Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$403,2512% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49863% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than810 ft²2% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac7% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194129% of homes36% of homes

About 12 Libby Ave

How much is 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA is $403,251 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $384,185 to $422,317. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA last sell?

12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA last sold on Aug 27, 1997 for $115,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA?

12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 810 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA built?

12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA?

12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA is assigned to J. Warren Killam Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-; Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 2% of them ($403,251 against a typical $872,937), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($498 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 2% of them (810 ft² against a typical 1,938 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1941 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA was $5,712. The county assessed it at $501,500.

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