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Single Family Residence at 21 Border Rd, Reading MA 01867
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$949,900

21 Border Rd, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listed by The Stakem Group
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,056 sqft
Year built
1983

About this home

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home transforms entertaining into an art form. The chef's kitchen steals the show with gleaming stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, soft-close drawers, and a generous peninsula that flows seamlessly into the dining room. A pot filler faucet puts gourmet cooking within reach. The fireplaced living room anchors the main level, while the sunroom becomes your personal retreat. Step onto the composite deck that was redone in 2023 with customizable lighting settings and soak in the hot tub while overlooking your expansive backyard. Central AC keeps comfort constant. Three generous bedrooms occupy the main level, including one with an ensuite half bath, plus a full bathroom accessible to all. The lower level expands the possibilities with a fireplaced family room featuring a retractable projection screen & recessed lighting, a fourth bedroom, another full bathroom, and laundry. A recently updated heating system and hot water tank in 2025 ensure reliability. One-car heated garage. All New exterior paint and driveway completed in 2024. Nestled in an established neighborhood on Reading's West Side with direct access to premier dining, shopping, and highways. This home delivers the lifestyle upgrade you've been seeking.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73564919
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
64
On market date
August 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
5
Lot size
0.46 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Joshua Eaton
0.81 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
375
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
Reading
Middle
Walter S Parker Middle
1.16 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
485
Student:teacher ratio
10.3:1
District
Reading
High
Woburn High
1.95 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,225
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
District
Woburn

Walkability

Blended score for Reading's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

51
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
93 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores10
Parks5
Schools14
Transit stops1
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Reading, from live MLS data.

On the market 64 days -- 10 fewer days than Reading's current average of 74 days.
For reference, the median list price across 124 active listings in Reading right now is $799,000.

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$189,980 down
$759,920 loan
Principal & interest$4,929
Property tax (est.)$792
Home insurance (est.)$150

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