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$819,699$591 / 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 86How 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 $16,000 on Oct 2, 1963

23 WEST ST

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,387 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.
0.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$820K
$704K low$935K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,000 · Oct 2, 1963

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,643 (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.$671,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$484,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$860,605

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.47 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
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.1945
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.71
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

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

E
Joshua Eaton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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%

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How this home compares

23 West 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Older than 90% 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
$381K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$819,699
CheaperTypical $872,070Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$591
CheaperTypical $469Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,387 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,947 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 23 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$819,69940% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59191% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,387 ft²20% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac78% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes15% of homes

About 23 West St

How much is 23 West St, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 23 West St, Reading, MA is $819,699 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $704,001 to $935,397. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 23 West St, Reading, MA last sell?

23 West St, Reading, MA last sold on Oct 2, 1963 for $16,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 West St, Reading, MA?

23 West St, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,387 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 23 West St, Reading, MA built?

23 West St, Reading, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 23 West St, Reading, MA?

23 West St, Reading, MA is assigned to Joshua Eaton 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 23 West St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 40% of them ($819,699 against a typical $872,070), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($591 against a typical $469), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,387 ft² against a typical 1,947 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 54% 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 West St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 West St, Reading, MA was $7,643. The county assessed it at $671,000.

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