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Last sold for $430,000 on Sep 21, 2005

5 CENTRAL ST

NORTH READING, MA 01864
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,316 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.
0.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$430,000 · Sep 21, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$705,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$417,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$288,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$666,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Governmental / Public Use (General)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.97
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
North Reading High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
North Reading Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
E. Ethel Little Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi

District: North Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01864These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
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.15,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$140,298
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,654
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

5 Central 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 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 86% of homes in North Reading 01864

How it measures up in North Reading 01864

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Reading 01864.

Living area2,316 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,772 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5 Central St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Reading 01864Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,316 ft²66% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.97 ac72% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than194914% of homes39% of homes

About 5 Central St

When did 5 Central St, North Reading, MA last sell?

5 Central St, North Reading, MA last sold on Sep 21, 2005 for $430,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Central St, North Reading, MA?

5 Central St, North Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,316 square feet of living space and a 0.97-acre lot.

When was 5 Central St, North Reading, MA built?

5 Central St, North Reading, MA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Central St, North Reading, MA?

5 Central St, North Reading, MA is assigned to North Reading High School (high), rated A; North Reading Middle School (middle), rated A-; E. Ethel Little Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in North Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Central St, North Reading, MA compare to other homes in North Reading 01864?

Among the 5,464 homes in North Reading 01864, it is bigger than 66% of them (2,316 ft² against a typical 1,772 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.97 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1949 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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