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$769,657$509 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $215,000 on Dec 30, 1999

26 RIDGE RD

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
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

$770K
$716K low$824K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Dec 30, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,167 (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.$745,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$440,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$702,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$760,863

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.19 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.Cape Cod
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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
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(7)

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.

H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 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

26 Ridge Rd 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 71% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% 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
$378K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 29% 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$769,657
CheaperTypical $884,749Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$509
CheaperTypical $471Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,949 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 26 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$769,65729% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50968% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²27% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac11% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195748% of homes50% of homes

About 26 Ridge Rd

How much is 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA is $769,657 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $715,508 to $823,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA last sell?

26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA last sold on Dec 30, 1999 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA?

26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA built?

26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA?

26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA is assigned to Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-; Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (middle), rated A; Birch Meadow Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 29% of them ($769,657 against a typical $884,749), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($509 against a typical $471), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,949 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1957 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 48% 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 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Ridge Rd, Reading, MA was $8,167. The county assessed it at $745,200.

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