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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $600,000 on Jul 30, 2004

124 CHESTNUT ST

NORTH READING, MA 01864
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,970 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.
0.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1804
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Jul 30, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,474 (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.$955,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$398,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$556,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$990,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.84
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
L.D. Batchelder Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
North Reading High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
North Reading Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: North Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01864These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
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.15,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$140,298
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,654
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

124 Chestnut St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in North Reading 01864
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the oldest homes in North Reading 01864

How it measures up in North Reading 01864

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Reading 01864.

Living area5,970 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.84 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1804
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 124 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Reading 01864Middlesex County
Living areabigger than5,970 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.84 ac52% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than1804almost no homesalmost no homes

About 124 Chestnut St

When did 124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA last sell?

124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA last sold on Jul 30, 2004 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA?

124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,970 square feet of living space and a 0.84-acre lot.

When was 124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA built?

124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA was built in 1804, making it 222 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA?

124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA is assigned to L.D. Batchelder Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; North Reading High School (high), rated A; North Reading Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in North Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA compare to other homes in North Reading 01864?

Among the 5,464 homes in North Reading 01864, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,970 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.84 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1804 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 124 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA was $12,474. The county assessed it at $955,100.

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