Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $340,000 on Sep 21, 2001
48 BARROWS RD
READING, MA 01867
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,835 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.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$340,000 · Sep 21, 2001
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,973 (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.$1,001,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$441,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$558,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$943,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$957,189
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.2005
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Yes
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.
EMH
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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
48 Barrows 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.
- Bigger than 82% of homes in Reading 01867
- Has a smaller lot than 88% 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.
Living area2,835 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,936 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 82% of homes nearby
Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger
Bigger than 12% of homes nearby
Year built1954
OlderTypical 1959Newer
Newer than 43% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Reading 01867 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,835 ft² | 82% of homes | 82% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.18 ac | 12% of homes | 31% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1954 | 43% of homes | 45% of homes |
About 48 Barrows Rd
When did 48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA last sell?
48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA last sold on Sep 21, 2001 for $340,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA?
48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,835 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.
When was 48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA built?
48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA?
48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA is assigned to Birch Meadow Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (middle), rated A; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?
Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,835 ft² against a typical 1,936 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.18 ac 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 48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Barrows Rd, Reading, MA was $10,973. The county assessed it at $1,001,200.
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