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$566,558$472 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $490,000 on Mar 23, 2021

81 ASH ST

READING, MA 01867
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,200 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$567K
$513K low$620K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Mar 23, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,735 (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.$503,500 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$503,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$638,685

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
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(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.

M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 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

81 Ash 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% 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.

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$398K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 8% 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$566,558
CheaperTypical $870,278Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $462Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,938 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 81 Ash St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$566,5588% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47254% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²12% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac7% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than195038% of homes42% of homes

About 81 Ash St

How much is 81 Ash St, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Ash St, Reading, MA is $566,558 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $512,704 to $620,412. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Ash St, Reading, MA last sell?

81 Ash St, Reading, MA last sold on Mar 23, 2021 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Ash St, Reading, MA?

81 Ash St, Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,200 square feet of living space.

When was 81 Ash St, Reading, MA built?

81 Ash St, Reading, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 81 Ash St, Reading, MA?

81 Ash St, Reading, MA is assigned to Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 81 Ash St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 8% of them ($566,558 against a typical $870,278), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($472 against a typical $462), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,938 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1950 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 20% 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 81 Ash St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Ash St, Reading, MA was $5,735. The county assessed it at $503,500.

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