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Last sold for $409,900 on May 13, 2005

8 CHESTNUT RD

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$409,900 · May 13, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,692 (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.$675,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$425,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$249,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$757,720

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.Ranch
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.0.25
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

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

8 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 68% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Newer than 67% 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 area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 8 Chestnut Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²27% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac32% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than197367% of homes67% of homes

About 8 Chestnut Rd

When did 8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA last sell?

8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA last sold on May 13, 2005 for $409,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA?

8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA built?

8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 8 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 (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1973 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Chestnut Rd, Reading, MA was $7,692. The county assessed it at $675,300.

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