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$911,257$387 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $577,800 on Jun 26, 2017

38 BACK BAY CT

READING, MA 01867
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,352 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
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

$911K
$868K low$954K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$577,800 · Jun 26, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,582 (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.$929,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$378,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$550,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$858,420

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

38 Back Bay Ct 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 less per square foot than 82% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Newer than 92% 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.

This home
$385K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 56% 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$911,257
CheaperTypical $871,036Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $469Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,946 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 38 Back Bay Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$911,25756% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38718% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,352 ft²68% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac22% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than200587% of homes92% of homes

About 38 Back Bay Ct

How much is 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA is $911,257 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $868,347 to $954,167. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA last sell?

38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA last sold on Jun 26, 2017 for $577,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA?

38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,352 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA built?

38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA?

38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA is assigned to J. Warren Killam Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-; Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 56% of them ($911,257 against a typical $871,036), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($387 against a typical $469), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,352 ft² against a typical 1,946 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2005 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 63% 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 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Back Bay Ct, Reading, MA was $10,582. The county assessed it at $929,100.

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