The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01867 sells for about $925,000, or $431 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.62%), a market in balance. Homes take about 5 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,991 a month.
ZIP 01867 — Reading
The 01867 housing market is currently a competitive seller's market, characterized by very low inventory and rapid turnover. High demand from families and commuters, coupled with limited supply, continues to drive prices upward and maintain high sale-to-list ratios.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle, as well as commuters who value transit access to Boston.
Median prices moved up 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 5 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 107% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01867, Reading, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Reading Public Schools, which are generally well-regarded and a primary draw for families moving to the community.
The town maintains a stable suburban economy with strong professional employment in computer and mathematical occupations, supported by proximity to the Boston metropolitan core.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Reading; specific rates and exemptions are determined by the local board of assessors.
Residents benefit from access to the MBTA Commuter Rail, providing direct transit to Boston, alongside proximity to major highway corridors like I-95 and I-93.
The area features local parks, playgrounds, and a walkable town center with various restaurants and coffee shops, providing a suburban amenity base.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and rising rents, with limited vacancy pressure due to the town's desirability and proximity to employment hubs.
The local economy is anchored by a high concentration of professional services, particularly in the computer and math sectors, with many residents commuting to the greater Boston area.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail and is positioned near major regional highway interchanges, facilitating access to the broader Boston employment market.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and the jurisdiction of the Reading Public Schools district.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau and ACS 5-year estimates.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.613.4 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.518.8 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.617.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.513.6 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.512.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.813.5 mi
- TD Garden4.612.3 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.513.9 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.518.8 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.413.4 mi
- New England Aquarium4.412.9 mi
- Harvard Square4.611.6 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.8 mi
- Museum of Science4.712.1 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.811.2 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.814 mi
- Boston Public Library4.813.4 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.714 mi
- Museum of Science4.712.1 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.613.4 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.812.9 mi
- Harvard Yard4.711.5 mi
- Middlesex Fells Reservation4.76 mi
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial4.611.2 mi
- Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park4.712.8 mi
- Wamesit Lanes - Family Entertainment Center ( Bowling & Arcade Game Rooms )4.39.4 mi
- Trull Brook Golf Course3.910.8 mi
- Fresh Pond Golf Course4.211.3 mi
- Unicorn Golf Course3.83.6 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.912.8 mi
- Burlington Mall4.46.7 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.310.3 mi
- Quincy Market4.512.8 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.8 mi
- Assembly Row4.510.3 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.113.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.5 mi
- The Lounge3.412.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.111.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A walkable district featuring local restaurants, cafes, and small businesses.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.