40 Chestnut St

1,596 Sq. Ft.
$407 / Sq. Ft.
1,596
Sq. Ft.
$407
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with 1 car garage in the Batchelder school district is perfect for first time homebuyers or downsizers. With many recent updates including central air, front entrance railings, electric panel and liepoxy flooring in the lower level; ask for feature sheet. The main level with gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the living area and bedrooms offers an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. The warm and welcoming living room with picture window and fireplace...Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with 1 car garage in the Batchelder school district is perfect for first time homebuyers or downsizers. With many recent updates including central air, front entrance railings, electric panel and liepoxy flooring in the lower level; ask for feature sheet. The main level with gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the living area and bedrooms offers an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. The warm and welcoming living room with picture window and fireplace leads to the dining room with custom built-in cabinet. The kitchen with easy access to the oversized back deck and large, level, fully fenced back yard, perfect for entertaining. The 3 bedrooms are nicely sized with a primary bedroom large enough to hold a king-size bed. The lower level has a family room, additional bonus room suitable for an office and a laundry room. In close proximity to downtown North Reading and commuter routes to Boston and Logan Airport, welcome home to 40 Chestnut
  1. Listed by Shari McStay • Keller Williams Realty Evolution
  2. Listed by Steven McStay • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 40 Chestnut Street

Town
North Reading
Area
MA-North Reading
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2026 03:49 PM

Property Details for 40 Chestnut Street

StatusNew
MLS #73501824
Days on Market2
Taxes$7,508 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1956
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Shari McStay; Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Steven McStay
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Building Information for 40 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,473 SF

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$3,894 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,268

Property Taxes

$626

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 40 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1596.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Batchelder
  • High School: Nrhs
  • Middle School: Nrms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Chair Rail, Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 120.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 378.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 130.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 198.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 160.0
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - Half,Chair Rail
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Basement refrigerator and Reeds Ferry shed to convey with sale. Hot tub negotiable.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:056.0 B:0000 L:0003.0,720511
  • Assessments: $574,900
  • Book: 65015
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 40 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501824

$649,000—
Jan 15, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30560218

$273,000—
Jan 15, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119882584

$273,000

+15.6% / yr

Nov 12, 2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30560218

—
Nov 12, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30560218

—
Nov 10, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30560218

$269,900—
Jan 2, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30130009

$131,000—
Dec 24, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89761478

$131,000—
Oct 10, 1996

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30130009

—
Oct 10, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30130009

—
Sep 30, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30130009

$129,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501824

$649,000
01/15/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30560218

$273,000
01/15/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119882584

$273,000

+15.6% / yr

11/12/2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30560218

—
11/12/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30560218

—
11/10/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30560218

$269,900
01/02/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30130009

$131,000
12/24/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89761478

$131,000
10/10/1996

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30130009

—
10/10/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30130009

—
09/30/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30130009

$129,900

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Public Records for 40 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$273,600Additions$141,200Total$414,800
Tax Record2021$6,483 ($540 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,402 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,082 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt320 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt762 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,473 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNNREA M:056.0 B:0000 L:0003.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 Chestnut Street

This home is within North Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
L D Batchelder School
PublicK to 5

North Reading Middle School
Public6 to 8

North Reading High School
Public9 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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40 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in North Reading, MA 01864. This property was listed for sale on April 15, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty Evolution, it's currently listed at $649,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on January 15, 2002. This listing's school district is North Reading School District. Nearby schools include L D Batchelder School, North Reading Middle School and North Reading High School. 40 Chestnut Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,596 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Shari McStay; Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Steven McStay

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