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$616,909$612 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

197 CENTRAL ST

NORTH READING, MA 01864
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$617K
$598K low$636K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,295 (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.$558,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$380,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$558,600

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.Ranch
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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

Transaction History(4)

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. Turner Hood Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
North Reading Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
North Reading High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

197 Central 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 less than 78% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in North Reading 01864

What homes are worth in North Reading 01864

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

This home
$296K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 22% of 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.

Estimated value$616,909
CheaperTypical $781,744Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$612
CheaperTypical $435Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,772 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 197 Central St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Reading 01864Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$616,90922% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61294% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²12% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac34% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than196136% of homes54% of homes

About 197 Central St

How much is 197 Central St, North Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Central St, North Reading, MA is $616,909 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $597,877 to $635,941. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 197 Central St, North Reading, MA?

197 Central St, North Reading, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 197 Central St, North Reading, MA built?

197 Central St, North Reading, MA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Central St, North Reading, MA?

197 Central St, North Reading, MA is assigned to J. Turner Hood Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; North Reading Middle School (middle), rated A-; North Reading High School (high), rated A. All sit in North Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Central St, North Reading, MA compare to other homes in North Reading 01864?

Among the 5,464 homes in North Reading 01864, it is worth more than 22% of them ($616,909 against a typical $781,744), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($612 against a typical $435), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,772 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1961 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 28% 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 197 Central St, North Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Central St, North Reading, MA was $7,295. The county assessed it at $558,600.

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