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Last sold for $130,000 on Jul 24, 1992

38 CHESTNUT RD

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,519 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.
0.24 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Jul 24, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,644 (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.$606,200 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$604,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$578,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$615,353

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

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

38 Chestnut 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.

  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Reading 01867

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 01867.

Living area1,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,938 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 38 Chestnut Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,519 ft²27% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac30% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than200587% of homes92% of homes

About 38 Chestnut Rd

When did 38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA last sell?

38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA last sold on Jul 24, 1992 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA?

38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,519 square feet of living space.

When was 38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA built?

38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA?

38 Chestnut 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 38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 27% of them (1,519 ft² against a typical 1,938 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2005 against a typical 1959). 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 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA was $6,644. The county assessed it at $606,200.

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