Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$968,224$494 / 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 94How 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 $289,900 on Sep 30, 1999

43 WHITTIER RD

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,959 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$968K
$915K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$289,900 · Sep 30, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,967 (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.$909,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$507,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$401,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$861,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$867,730

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
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.0.22
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(11)

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.

M
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

43 Whittier 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 more than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Older than 71% 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 63% 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$968,224
CheaperTypical $886,085Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$494
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,959 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,949 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 43 Whittier Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$968,22463% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49462% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,959 ft²51% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac20% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than194129% of homes36% of homes

About 43 Whittier Rd

How much is 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA is $968,224 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $914,612 to $1,021,836. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA last sell?

43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA last sold on Sep 30, 1999 for $289,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA?

43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,959 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA built?

43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA?

43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA is assigned to Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (middle), rated A; Reading Memorial High School (high), 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 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 63% of them ($968,224 against a typical $886,085), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($494 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,959 ft² against a typical 1,949 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1941 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 68% 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 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 43 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA was $9,967. The county assessed it at $909,400.

More homes on Whittier Rd

Closest homes

More homes in Reading 01867

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 43 Whittier Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map