$899,900

38 Fairmount Rd Reading, MA 01867

$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,908 sqft
0.3 acres
$472 / sqft
House

Property details

About 38 Fairmount Rd

Move right in to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom home set on a large, private, wooded lot—your own peaceful retreat just minutes from Reading’s top amenities. The open-concept main level features a fully renovated kitchen, an updated half bath, a dedicated dining area, a flexible bonus space—perfect as a playroom or sitting room—and a spacious living room. Upstairs, you’ll find four comfortable bedrooms and a stylishly updated full bath. Step outside to your screened porch and back deck overlooking a serene, tree-lined backyard—ideal for summer entertaining or quiet evenings. Complete with a 2-car garage with storage above and close to Routes 28, 93, 95, the commuter rail, shops, restaurants, and Cal’s for ice cream.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
Size1,908 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.33 Acres
Year built1941
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73392856
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior: Sitting Room, Sun Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Exterior: Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
  • List Price: $899,900
  • Price/SqFt: $471
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,808
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Wooded
  • Directions: Route 28 to Hopkins St to Fairmount
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Living Area: 1,908 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.33 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73392856
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Classified Realty Group
  • Office Phone: (781) 944-1901
  • Listing Agent: The Kennedy Team

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 07, 2016
Home Sold
$510,000
Jan 26, 1996
Home Sold
$226,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$666,200$7,808
2023$635,000$7,995
2022$578,300$7,709
2021$549,300$7,586
2020$520,600$7,262
2019$496,200$7,061

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Joshua Eaton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

365 Summer Ave

10

Walton Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.9 mi

18 Davidson Rd

6

Robin Hood Elementary School

Public District PK-4

1.1 mi

70 Oak St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $87,153. The majority of Reading, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
11%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

60%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • BMWBMW
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 38 Fairmount Rd

The listing price of 38 Fairmount Rd property is $899,900.

The property 38 Fairmount Rd is a house located in Reading, Massachusetts, 01867.

Accepting Backup Offers: 38 Fairmount Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 38 Fairmount Rd are: Joshua Eaton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Walton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Robin Hood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Walter S. Parker Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Galvin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Reading Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Stoneham High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Woburn Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,808 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 7, 2016 for $510,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 38 Fairmount Rd has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 38 Fairmount Rd is 1,908 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 38 Fairmount Rd is 1941.

This home is located at 38 Fairmount Rd in Reading, MA and zip code 01867. This 1,908 square foot home, which was built in 1941, sits on a 0.33 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,900.

In May 2025 more than 18 listings in Reading, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 6 were sold below. In May 2025 in Reading, MA there were 11.3% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $801,500 and the average listing age was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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