168 Summer Ave

2,260 Sq. Ft.
$553 / Sq. Ft.
2,260
Sq. Ft.
$553
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity in historic Reading neighborhood, this home checks all of the boxes! Relax in the inviting living room with custom built media wall and modern fireplace. Spacious kitchen with updated appliances, including induction oven. Retreat to the primary suite with renovated ensuite with luxurious tiled shower and glass door. Large family room just steps away from main living area is perfect for movies, games, workouts or office. Lower level bedroom with an abundance of light overlooking the...Rare opportunity in historic Reading neighborhood, this home checks all of the boxes! Relax in the inviting living room with custom built media wall and modern fireplace. Spacious kitchen with updated appliances, including induction oven. Retreat to the primary suite with renovated ensuite with luxurious tiled shower and glass door. Large family room just steps away from main living area is perfect for movies, games, workouts or office. Lower level bedroom with an abundance of light overlooking the expansive backyard, ideal for guests with its own bath. Heated garage with separate bays lead to custom designed mudroom space and laundry, a perfect transition area. Warmer weather is coming and just in time for you to take advantage of this backyard oasis, with patio, pergola with retractable sun shade, in ground pool, and deck. Major updates throughout include roof and AC (both 2025). All of this in fantastic Reading location, close to downtown, commuter rail, Barrows and Parker.
  1. Listed by Erin Anderson • Anderson Realty Partners
  2. Listed by Thomas Anderson • Anderson Realty Partners

Property Details for 168 Summer Avenue

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Split Entry
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 05/17/2026 04:08 AM

Property Details for 168 Summer Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73498458
Days on Market41
Taxes$12,120 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1966
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Anderson Realty Partners, Erin Anderson; Anderson Realty Partners, Thomas Anderson
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Building Information for 168 Summer Avenue

Stories-Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,560 SF

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$7,234 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,224

Property Taxes

$1,010

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 168 Summer Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 2260.0
  • Color: Light Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Barrows
  • Middle School: Parker
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Mud Room, Bathroom
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Active Solar, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Active Solar, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Irrigation is sourced by well water. Gas line to house has been capped,including exterior line for grill.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 733127
  • Assessments: $1,064,100
  • Book: 66554
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 168 Summer Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73498458

$1,249,000—
Apr 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73498458

$1,385,000—
Dec 18, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563010404

$649,900

+0.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73498458

$1,249,000
04/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73498458

$1,385,000
12/18/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563010404

$649,900

+0.8% / yr

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Public Records for 168 Summer Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$521,800Additions$542,300Total$1,064,100
Tax Record2025$12,120 ($1,010 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,260 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,392 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1990ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:015.0-0000-0299.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 168 Summer Avenue

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Austin Preparatory School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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168 Summer Avenue is a single family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed for sale on April 8, 2026 by Anderson Realty Partners, it's currently listed at $1,249,000. It has been on the market for a total of 41 days and was last sold on December 18, 2015. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Alice M. Barrows Elementary School, Walter S Parker Middle School and Reading Memorial High School. 168 Summer Avenue is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,260 sqft single family home built in 1966.

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Listing Courtesy of Anderson Realty Partners, Erin Anderson; Anderson Realty Partners, Thomas Anderson

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