Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
42 Riverside Dr., Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867 • WEST SIDE LOCATION
$1,049,000
Est. $6,357/month
About this home
Desirable WEST SIDE - 9 Room Charming Colonial - Professionally Landscaped - Lg Corner Lot w/lg Shed - Sought-after Location - just minutes to JOSHUA EATON School - Commuter Rail - Washington Pk - Reading Ctr - Shops, Restaurants and Highway access! This lovingly maintained home features a spacious, flexible - flowing layout, completely newly painted interior and newly installed laminated flooring in Kitchen and Family Rm. The Main Level offers a large front-to-back Living Rm w/FP - Dining Rm - Kitchen w/New Quartz Counters and Dining area - Half Bath and a gorgeous, sun-filled Family Rm w/Siders providing direct access to the expansive Deck & Patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs offers 4 Bedrooms, Full Bath and access to a Walk-up Attic. The lg Lower Level has a finished Family Rm and includes a Laundry and Storage area and is rough-plumbed for a 3rd Bath. Start the school year at the desirable JOSHUA EATON School - enjoy all Reading's Amenities and its vibrant Downtown.
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Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 23, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 21, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jul 16, 2026
$1,049,000
Original listing
Agent: Lucille Murray
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/21/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/16/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,049,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,237 | $934,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,237
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$934,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1978
Living Area
2,460 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Interior
Heating
Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s), Dual
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Closet, Home Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof, Patio
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,237
Assessed Value
$934,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Roof - 15 Years - Basement Family Room Is Rough-plumbed For A Third Bathroom. House Has Wireless Internet.a Few Photos Have Been Virtually Staged.
Exclusions
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Second Family Room in Lower Level - 357 Sq - and is Plumbed for a third Bathroom
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
20 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1978
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,460 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,103 sq ft above grade
357 sq ft below grade
Dimensions13 x 12
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions9 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 8
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 13
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions9 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions23 x 12
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area
LevelFirst
Dimensions23 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesWood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Slider
LevelMain,First
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Home Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1978
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Oil
Cooling:
Window Unit(s), Dual
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other
Nearby Schools
School District
Reading School District local
A
School Safety
2024-25
0.4%
Low
0.4%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
5.1% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.4 mi
|
#93 of 824
|
Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.8 mi
|
#158 of 824
|
Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
Middle Schools
3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.4 mi
|
#62 of 352
|
Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students
Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.4 mi
|
#43 of 352
|
Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Galvin Middle School
2.3 mi
|
#79 of 352
|
Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 mi
|
#65 of 346
|
Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students
Less Diverse
18 sports
• 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Austin Prep School
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 09-12
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42 Riverside Dr., Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Lucille Murray
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
781-648-3500
Agent MLS ID
B8000108
Office MLS ID
AN6101
Listing Data Updated
Aug 5, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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