51 Red Gate Lane

Sold 8/1/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,075,000

4 beds3 baths2,985 sqft

51 Red Gate Ln, Reading, MA 01867

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.24 acresLot Size

1969Year Built

$360/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location location location! This CORNER lot Colonial sits in one of Reading's most DESIRABLE west-side neighborhoods! Offering 4 generously sized BRs, 2.5 baths, a sun-drenched heated four-season family room, formal LR w/fireplace, DR, kitchen, study with fireplace and a large partially finished basement w/office area and playroom. Just a one-minute walk to TOP-RATED Joshua Eaton elementary school (and playground) makes this storybook location a perfect place to plant roots. Recent updates include:...Location location location! This CORNER lot Colonial sits in one of Reading's most DESIRABLE west-side neighborhoods! Offering 4 generously sized BRs, 2.5 baths, a sun-drenched heated four-season family room, formal LR w/fireplace, DR, kitchen, study with fireplace and a large partially finished basement w/office area and playroom. Just a one-minute walk to TOP-RATED Joshua Eaton elementary school (and playground) makes this storybook location a perfect place to plant roots. Recent updates include: brand new main bathroom w/tiled shower, updated primary bath, newly sanded and stained hardwood floors & fresh neutral paint. Exterior of home has been scraped, sanded, and painted. ATTACHED two-car garage has ample space to fit two SUV's and all the extras! Plenty of landscape surrounds this home for privacy. Outdoor entertaining on deck & patio. Enjoy quiet morning walks or evening bike rides amongst friendly neighbors. Easy walk to town center or train station. Move right in!

Listed by: Michele Manzione Bova • True North Realty

Listing closed: 08/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73366637

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,270,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

103.7%

1/43

$860,000

Sold 08/20/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,711
Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

148 South Street, Reading, MA 01867

1/42

$1,295,000

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,172
Square Feet: 0.33
Acres

246 Woburn Street, Reading, MA 01867

1/43

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,883
Square Feet: 0.34
Acres

257 High Street, Reading, MA 01867

1/43

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,858
Square Feet: 0.31
Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,069
Square Feet: 0.25
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,728
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,200
Square Feet: 0.40
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a front view of house with yard porch and sitting area

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,714
Square Feet: 0.24
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,531
Square Feet: 0.21
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Property Information for 51 Red Gate Lane

Property Details

Taxes: $11,193 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Reading
Area: MA-Reading
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

Year Built: 1969
Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,663 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 2985.0
Color: White
SqFt with Basement: Yes
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Joshuah Eaton
High School: Rmhs

Middle School: Parker
Neighborhood: West Side Reading

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor
Basement Features: Full, Interior Access

Num of Baths: 3.0
Num of Full Baths: 2
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Features: Study, Office, Play Room
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Decorative Lighting

Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting, Deck, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 184.6875
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.25
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.416666666

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 102.388888888
Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom2 Length: 12.666666666
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 8.083333333

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 193.111111111
Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 14.666666666
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 13.166666666

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 154.888888888
Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 13.666666666
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 11.333333333

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 37.284722222
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom1 Length: 7.583333333
Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom1 Width: 4.916666666

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 48.0
Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom2 Width: 5.333333333

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Area: 16.333333333
Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom3 Length: 4.083333333
Bathroom3 Level: First
Bathroom3 Width: 4.0

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 125.625
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Length: 11.166666666
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 11.25

Family Room

Family Room Area: 371.25
Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck

Family Room Length: 13.75
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 27.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 144.375
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Kitchen Length: 12.833333333
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 11.25

Laundry

Laundry Dimen: 6'5X5'10

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 266.666666666
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Room Living Room Length: 20.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 13.333333333

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 98.277777777
Room Office Features: Flooring - Laminate

Room Office Length: 9.666666666
Room Office Level: Basement
Room Office Width: 10.166666666

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Buyer/Agent to do own due diligence. Seller/Agent make no representations or warranties. Preferred closing date 6/30

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:007.000000179.0,731144
Assessments: $955,000

Book: 52879
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: S15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Block
Cooling Zones: 1

Heat Zones: 2

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Property History for 51 Red Gate Lane

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 1, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73366637	$1,075,000	—
Jun 4, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73366637		—
May 27, 2025	Price Change MLS PIN #73366637	$1,149,900	—
May 27, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73366637		—
May 5, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73366637		—
May 5, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73366637		—
Apr 30, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73366637	$1,200,000	—
May 29, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #269864973	$569,000	+2.9% / yr
May 29, 2009	Sold MLS PIN #70849825	$569,000	—
Apr 3, 2009	Contingent MLS PIN #70849825		—
Nov 22, 2008	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70849825	$599,000	—
Nov 2, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #100658063	$459,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/01/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73366637	$1,075,000
06/04/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73366637	—
05/27/2025	Price Change MLS PIN #73366637	$1,149,900
05/27/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73366637	—
05/05/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73366637	—
05/05/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73366637	—
04/30/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73366637	$1,200,000
05/29/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #269864973	$569,000 +2.9% / yr
05/29/2009	Sold MLS PIN #70849825	$569,000
04/03/2009	Contingent MLS PIN #70849825	—
11/22/2008	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70849825	$599,000
11/02/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #100658063	$459,000

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

Public records

51 Red Gate Lane

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,634 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,634 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

234 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 51 Red Gate Lane

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Joshua Eaton Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.2 mi
7/10	Walter S Parker Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
8/10	Reading Memorial High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Joshua Eaton Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
7/10	Walter S Parker Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
8/10	Reading Memorial High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.7 mi

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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