42 Riverside Dr

Reading, MA 01867

$1,049,000
Price
4
Beds
2,460 Sq. Ft.
$426 / Sq. Ft.
2,460
Sq. Ft.
$426
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Lucille Murray • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 42 Riverside Drive

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 07/20/2026 03:10 AM

Property Details for 42 Riverside Drive

StatusActive
MLS #73544401
Days on Market4
Taxes$10,237 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1978
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

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Building Information for 42 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,001 SF

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$6,080 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,227

Property Taxes

$853

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 42 Riverside Drive

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks)
  • Living Area: 2460.0
  • 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: Joshua Eaton Elementary
  • High School: Reading Memorial High
  • Middle School: Parker Middle
  • Neighborhood: WEST SIDE LOCATION
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Home Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Laminate,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • 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.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 732345
  • Assessments: $934,000
  • Block: 0000
  • Book: 83590
  • Lot: 00720
  • Map: 0016
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 42 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73544401

$1,049,000—
May 17, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89785330

$315,000—
May 14, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30291615

$315,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73544401

$1,049,000
05/17/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89785330

$315,000
05/14/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30291615

$315,000

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

Public Records for 42 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$481,900Additions$403,300Total$885,200
Tax Record2025$10,082 ($840 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,460 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,460 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt793 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1995ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:016.0-0000-0072.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 42 Riverside Drive

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Reading Memorial High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial 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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More information about 42 Riverside Drive, Reading, MA 01867

42 Riverside Drive is a single family home for sale in Reading, MA 01867. This property was listed for sale on July 16, 2026 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $1,049,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on May 17, 1999. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Joshua Eaton Elementary School, Walter S Parker Middle School and Reading Memorial High School. 42 Riverside Drive is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,460 sqft single family home built in 1978.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lucille Murray

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