Last Sold Price
3 beds1,421 sqft$325/sqft
36 Dunbar Rd, Reading, MA 01867

Description

Excellent location! Situated off a private road for maximum privacy in the Birch Meadow neighborhood you will find this charming single family home. First time on the market in over 80 years this property has been a family homestead for generations. Lovingly cared for and maintained over the years there have been additions and renovations to the property. The living room is large, has a fireplace and opens to a 3 season sun room via french style doors. An accommodating kitchen has excellent counter...Excellent location! Situated off a private road for maximum privacy in the Birch Meadow neighborhood you will find this charming single family home. First time on the market in over 80 years this property has been a family homestead for generations. Lovingly cared for and maintained over the years there have been additions and renovations to the property. The living room is large, has a fireplace and opens to a 3 season sun room via french style doors. An accommodating kitchen has excellent counter space, cabinet storage/pantry space which opens to a large outdoor patio thru sliders for easy entertaining and summer time dining. A separate dining room with custom built-in china cabinet is adjacent to the kitchen. The master bedroom being on the first level and two other bedrooms are on the second level. A full bathroom with step-in shower, a half-bath, washer dryer hook-up, linen closet and small office area are on the first floor. There is a detached 3 car garage, storage and work shed
LISTING CLOSED: 07/19/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brian Tierney • Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC

Property Details for 36 Dunbar Road

Status
MLS #
72170500
Days on Market
37
Taxes
$6,615 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Cape, Bungalow
Style
Garden, Cape, Bungalow
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

102.3%

Reading, MA

9 comparable properties found

1

$375,000

Sold 09/26/25

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,346
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a house that has a tree in front of it
1/33
2

$560,500

Sold 12/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,443
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a view of a white house next to a yard with plants and trees
1/41
3

$600,000

Sold 11/20/24

3
Bedrooms
1,602
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/9
4

$575,000

Sold 05/26/26

3
Bedrooms
1,469
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/35
5

$650,000

Sold 12/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1,248
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/22
6

$750,000

Sold 12/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1,372
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and green space
1/41
7

$745,000

Sold 02/13/25

3
Bedrooms
1,501
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/41
8

$725,000

Sold 02/20/25

3
Bedrooms
1,428
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/36
9

$960,000

Sold 05/21/26

3
Bedrooms
1,248
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC, Brian Tierney

Sold By Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC, Brian Tierney

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Building Information for 36 Dunbar Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,899 SF

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$2,902 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,351

Property Taxes

$551

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 36 Dunbar Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1421.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1/4 Bath, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
  • Disclosures: Basement has sub pump for occasional water
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:038.000000074.0,736317
  • Assessments: $471,500
  • Book: 12980
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 36 Dunbar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601989558

$462,500
Jul 19, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72170500

$462,500
Jun 1, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72170500

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601989558

$462,500
07/19/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72170500

$462,500
06/01/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72170500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 36 Dunbar Road

Taxable ValueLand$538,100Additions$614,300Total$1,152,400
Tax Record2025$13,126 ($1,094 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,665 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,665 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt373 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,899 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2017Year Renovated2017ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:038.0-0000-0074.0

Schools near 36 Dunbar Road

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
Birch Meadow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Arthur W Coolidge 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 36 Dunbar Road, Reading, MA 01867
$462,500
3
1,421
24,899
4
2.5
3,096
15,002
3
1.5
1,508
18,748
7,841
$570,000
3
1,528
15,090
$165,000
4
2
1,710
14,161

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