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38 GROVE ST

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,631 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.
3,189 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$491 (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.$43,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
52
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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 Grove 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the smallest lots 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.

Living area2,631 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size3,189 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 38 Grove St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,631 ft²77% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,189 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than195443% of homes45% of homes

About 38 Grove St

How big is 38 Grove St, Reading, MA?

38 Grove St, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,631 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 38 Grove St, Reading, MA built?

38 Grove St, Reading, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Grove St, Reading, MA?

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

How does 38 Grove St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,631 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,189 ft² against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1954 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 Grove St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Grove St, Reading, MA was $491. The county assessed it at $43,100.

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