Last Sold Price
4 beds2,336 sqft$265/sqft
55 Old Farm Rd, Reading, MA 01867

Description

Fabulous location in Joshua Eaton neighborhood. Spacious nine room colonial with a cathedral ceiling family room plus a 11x15 heated sunroom. Professionally landscaped yard with sprinkler system. Extras include alarm system and central air.Fabulous location in Joshua Eaton neighborhood. Spacious nine room colonial with a cathedral ceiling family room plus a 11x15 heated sunroom. Professionally landscaped yard with sprinkler system. Extras include alarm system and central air.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/24/2006 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Elizabeth Stakem • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 55 Old Farm Road

Status
MLS #
70292566
Days on Market
67
Taxes
$6,524 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1978
Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$800,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

Reading, MA

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1

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Bedrooms
2,455
Square Feet
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Acres
$1,120,000 | 190 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867
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2

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Sold 07/14/26

4
Bedrooms
2,196
Square Feet
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Acres
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3

$1,450,000

Sold 10/10/25

4
Bedrooms
2,554
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
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4

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Sold 08/15/25

4
Bedrooms
2,650
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
a view of a yard in front of a house with plants and large tree
1/19
5

$670,000

Sold 02/12/26

4
Bedrooms
1,992
Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of house with yard porch and sitting area
1/38
6

$1,130,000

Sold 12/06/24

4
Bedrooms
2,714
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
7

$500,000

Sold 08/25/25

4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,160
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/28
8

$716,000

Sold 09/03/24

4
Bedrooms
2,041
Square Feet
0.79
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and green space
1/42
9

$610,000

Sold 12/05/24

4
Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
0.78
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Elizabeth Stakem

Sold By Carpenito Real Estate, Inc., Carol Thibault

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Building Information for 55 Old Farm Road

Stories-Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,207 SF

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$3,695 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,151

Property Taxes

$544

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Old Farm Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2336.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Joshua Eaton
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Parker
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 204.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 135.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 260.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 228.0
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 266.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 730485
  • Assessments: $519,400
  • Book: 13714
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
  • Frontage: 81.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 55 Old Farm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 24, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #191615899

$620,000
Feb 24, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70292566

$620,000
Dec 22, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70292566

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/24/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #191615899

$620,000
02/24/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70292566

$620,000
12/22/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70292566

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

Public Records for 55 Old Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$549,500Additions$488,100Total$1,037,600
Tax Record2025$11,818 ($985 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,336 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,192 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,209 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated2000ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:004.0-0000-0145.0

Schools near 55 Old Farm 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
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 55 Old Farm Road, Reading, MA 01867
$620,000
4
2,336
16,207
3
2.5
1,650
10,537
$340,000
2
768
10,671
$455,000
4
2,001
18,731
$518,350
4
2,506
12,197
$280,000
4
12,053

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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Elizabeth Stakem

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