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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,440 sqft
71 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$330/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to the Birch Meadow neighborhood of Poet's Corner! This fully updated, sun-filled 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial features an eat-in kitchen w granite counters & island. Kitchen opens to a family room & has direct access to large deck & beautifully landscaped level yard. The front to back living room & dining room w fireplace are ideal for entertaining. The generous master suite features vaulted ceilings, large walk-in custom California Closet & large ensuite bathroom w double sinks, soaking...Welcome to the Birch Meadow neighborhood of Poet's Corner! This fully updated, sun-filled 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial features an eat-in kitchen w granite counters & island. Kitchen opens to a family room & has direct access to large deck & beautifully landscaped level yard. The front to back living room & dining room w fireplace are ideal for entertaining. The generous master suite features vaulted ceilings, large walk-in custom California Closet & large ensuite bathroom w double sinks, soaking tub, large tiled shower & towel heater. Two of the bedrooms have walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings & all have oversized windows. The third floor private space is ideal for a home office & lower level has addit'l finished space. The oversized shed w electricity & speakers is a great work area & has space for storage. Steps away from schools, athletic fields & YMCA. Easy commute to major routes. Amenities include central AC,security, & sprinklers! Open House Thurs 5-6:30, Sat & Sun 12-2.

Listing Agent

  1. Nikki Martin

    Nikki Martin

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    nikki.martin@compass.com

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Listing closed: 07/18/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72341352

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 71 Tennyson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,110 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,000 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, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2440.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge Middle
  • Neighborhood: Poet's Corner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Storage, Office, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 315.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • 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: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 144.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 253.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 23.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 132.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Walk-in Storage
  • Room Office Level: Third
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:033.000000109.0,736368
  • Assessments: $656,800
  • Book: 64156
  • Map: 033
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.00
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 71 Tennyson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72341352

$805,000—
Jun 11, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72341352

—
Jun 11, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72341352

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72341352

$805,000
06/11/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72341352

—
06/11/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72341352

—

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

Public Records for 71 Tennyson Road

Taxable ValueLand$478,200Additions$546,900Total$1,025,100
Tax Record2025$11,676 ($973 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,569 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,569 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt384 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,999 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2002ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:033.0-0000-0109.0

Schools near 71 Tennyson 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
Birch Meadow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Arthur W Coolidge 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: 71 Tennyson Road, Reading, MA 01867
$805,000
4
2,440
9,000
$655,000
3
1,344
8,960
–
4
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2,520
11,151
$675,000
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3
1,892
8,276
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2.5
2,429
9,479

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