42 Riverside Dr
Reading, MA 01867
- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 2,460 sqft
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,460 sqft
Home Highlights
Parking
4 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$426
Listed
21 days ago
Local Information
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About this House
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.
Home Details for 42 Riverside Dr
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2460 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),DualHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: 100 Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Deck - Roof, PatioExterior: Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional LandscapingFoundation: Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Driveway,Paved |
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 2103Finished Area (below surface): 357 |
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Days on Market: 21 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1978 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial |
Building Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Not Included in Sale: NoneParcel Number: 732345 |
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Price List Price: $1,049,000Price Per Sqft: $426 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Aug 04 2026 |
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MLS Status: Under Agreement |
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Direction & Address City: ReadingCommunity: WEST SIDE LOCATION |
School Information Elementary School: Joshua Eaton ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Parker MiddleHigh School: Reading Memorial High |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 73544401 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2460 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, OtherNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 10001 sqft |
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Contingencies: Financing |
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BasementMls Number: 73544401Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2103 |
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Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationOther |
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Lucille Murray, (781) 820-5028
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (781) 648-3500
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73544401
Also Listed on MLS PIN.
Market trends in Reading
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$915K
$40KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.4%
Price per sq ft
$489
$2MoM
Available listings
72
7MoM
Price History for 42 Riverside Dr
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/05/2026 | $1,049,000 | Pending | MLS PIN #73544401 |
| 07/23/2026 | $1,049,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73544401 |
| 07/16/2026 | $1,049,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73544401 |
| 05/17/1999 | $315,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $10,082 |
| Assessment | $885,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 42 Riverside Dr
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $749,900 | 01/15/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,560 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $915,000 | 08/15/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,740 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $1,050,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,833 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $1,137,500 | 07/07/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,312 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $990,000 | 03/16/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,875 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $1,430,000 | 05/07/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,542 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $1,175,000 | 09/11/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,670 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $690,000 | 10/30/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,333 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $933,000 | 02/27/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,684 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $625,000 | 06/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,652 |
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What Locals Say about Reading
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90 % Say it's dog friendly
90 % Say car is needed
84 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
79 % Say there are sidewalks
78 % Say people would walk alone at night
69 % Say kids play outside
69 % Say streets are well-lit
66 % Say it's quiet
63 % Say there's wildlife
63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
59 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
46 % Say there are community events
37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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Lucille Murray, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (781) 648-3500
Agent Phone: (781) 820-5028
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42 Riverside Dr, Reading, MA 01867 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,460 sqft single-family home built in 1978. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Jul 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73544401.

