Great location just a mile to Reading Center and library This four bedroom, two and a half bath Colonial is in much sought after neighborhood. Wonderful floor plan includes formal living room, first floor f/p family room, large kitchen open to dining room with extra cabinets and corner china cabinet. Spectacular three season porch with attached large deck for summer enjoyment is overlooking lovely, level yard. This house is a must see.
- MLS# 71059943
- Date Listed04/07/2010
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.77 acres (33,852 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1981
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,961 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $315.66
Interior Features
- Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Cooling None
- Heating Baseboard
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.77
- Lot Size SQFT 33,852.00
- Lot Features -
Directions
off Charles Street
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $7,853
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.97 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.37 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.97 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.97 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
3.96 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
4 mi
Distance
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School
Public • PK - PK
4.54 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
4.59 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4
4.59 mi
Distance
Woburn Street Elementary School
Public • 1 - 3
5.17 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.95 mi
Distance
Colonial Park Elementary School
Public • PK - 4
6.46 mi
Distance
Boutwell Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - KG
6.73 mi
Distance
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
0.97 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.37 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
3.92 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
4.01 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
4.25 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.85 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.53 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
6.41 mi
Distance
Marshall Simonds Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
6.61 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
6.73 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.97 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.11 mi
Distance
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public • 9 - 12
5.03 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.32 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.37 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.73 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.95 mi
Distance
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Public • 9 - 12
6.24 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.26 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.63 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
1.35 mi
Distance
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Private • UG - UG
3.94 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 589 Pearl St | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 16, 2025 | $799,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $777,672 |
| 18 Libby Ave | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 09, 2025 | $1,599,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,599,000 |
| 10 Temple St 1 | Listing | 3 | 4 | Oct 09, 2025 | $1,299,000 | Feb 15, 2023 | $1,125,000 |
| 36 Bay State Road | Listing | 3 | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 | $649,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $662,773 |
| 444 Lowell St | Listing | 3 | 2 | Nov 22, 2025 | $665,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $576,422 |
| 71 Red Gate Lane | 5 | 3 | Oct 17, 2025 | $1,332,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 483 Franklin Street | 4 | 3 | Nov 19, 2025 | $1,539,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 389 Summer Avenue | 5 | 5 | Oct 15, 2025 | $1,699,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 2 Suncrest Ave | 4 | 4 | Oct 02, 2025 | $1,350,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
| 34 Torre St | 4 | 4 | Oct 09, 2025 | $1,474,900 | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,424 | 26,944 | 1,645,166 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,658 | 2,707 | 2,012 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.8 | 41.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $130,527 | $130,125 | $107,759 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $57,630 | $58,018 | $55,878 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 124 | 111 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 15.7°F | 15.7°F | 15.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.5°F | 82.5°F | 82.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.31" | 48.31" | 46.95" | 38" |
57/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
44/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 55 Francis Drive
Source: Realty.com
55 Francis Drive, Reading, MA 01867 is a Single Family 1,961 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 1 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $619,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Our records indicate that 55 Francis Drive was built in 1981.
The full address for this home is 55 Francis Drive, Reading, MA 01867.
55 Francis Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Wed April 07, 2010
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 55 Francis Drive. Rise Preschool (Grades: PK - PK), Walter S Parker Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Reading Memorial High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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