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$650,181$358 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

23 FRANCIS ST

NORTH READING, MA 01864
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,816 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$650K
$618K low$682K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,634 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$663,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$436,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$226,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$646,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$683,051

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(11)

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
E. Ethel Little Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 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

23 Francis 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 74% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Older than 93% 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
$298K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$650,181
CheaperTypical $785,896Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$358
CheaperTypical $434Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 23 Francis St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Reading 01864Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$650,18126% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35815% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,816 ft²52% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac91% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than19307% of homes32% of homes

About 23 Francis St

How much is 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA is $650,181 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $618,182 to $682,180. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA last sell?

23 Francis St, North Reading, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA?

23 Francis St, North Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,816 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA built?

23 Francis St, North Reading, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA?

23 Francis St, North Reading, MA is assigned to E. Ethel Little 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 23 Francis 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 26% of them ($650,181 against a typical $785,896), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($358 against a typical $434), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,816 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1930 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 32% 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 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Francis St, North Reading, MA was $8,634. The county assessed it at $663,100.

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