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$1,050,464$420 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $445,000 on Oct 16, 2014

137 PROSPECT ST

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,502 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$445,000 · Oct 16, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$639,464
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$511,571
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.42%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$411,000
PATRIOT BANK · R · recorded Jul 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,838 (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.$1,039,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$509,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$530,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$807,500

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.Colonial
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.2021
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Alice M. Barrows Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

How this home compares

137 Prospect 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Reading 01867

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

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$398K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 74% 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$1,050,464
CheaperTypical $871,237Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$420
CheaperTypical $462Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,502 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,942 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 137 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,050,46474% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42032% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,502 ft²73% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac55% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than195342% of homes44% of homes

About 137 Prospect St

How much is 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA is $1,050,464 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,017,810 to $1,083,118. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA last sell?

137 Prospect St, Reading, MA last sold on Oct 16, 2014 for $445,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA?

137 Prospect St, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,502 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA built?

137 Prospect St, Reading, MA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA?

137 Prospect St, Reading, MA is assigned to Alice M. Barrows Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 74% of them ($1,050,464 against a typical $871,237), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($420 against a typical $462), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,502 ft² against a typical 1,942 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1953 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 72% 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 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Prospect St, Reading, MA was $11,838. The county assessed it at $1,039,300.

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