$875,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

185 Wakefield St Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$449 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Seize this remarkable opportunity to create your dream home in a prime neighborhood where many properties command premium values. Classic hardwood floors flow throughout this 1,950 square foot Cape Cod style home. An appealing open second level with a generous landing - perfect for a homework station or reading nook. Three bedroom, two up, one down - offer versatile living arrangements. Natural light streams through windows overlooking the private half-acre wooded lot. The bones are solid, the electrical panel is updated, and the canvas awaits your vision. Transform the bonus room into a sophisticated home office, craft room, or 4th bedroom. Smart buyers will recognize this property's exceptional potential - where thoughtful improvements can dramatically increase value in this established neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Ternullo Real Estate Team

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 04/09/2025

Co-Listed By

John Ternullo

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Nunez

Redfin Corp.

Redfin Corp.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,789

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned S20

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Confirm W Supt Elementary And Middle School
  • Reading Mem High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:034.000000207.0,737013

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,789

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 220
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 135
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 192
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Paper Based
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Paper Based
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Countertops - Paper Based, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 210
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 252
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Area: 117
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1950
  • Living Area: 1950
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 397.38
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 448.72
  • MAIN SO: NB3534

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:034.000000207.0,737013
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Size Area: 0.54
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23339
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9789
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Reading Mem
  • Elementary School: Confirm W Supt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Confirm W Supt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Holahan Edwin Pierce Est and Holahan
Bought by
Axelson Timothy H and Axelson Heather R
Seller's Agent
The Ternullo Real Estate Team
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Nunez
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$774,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,100
12.92%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$869,504

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,496
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1976
Bought by
Holahan Edwin P
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $875,000 None Available
Deed $53,900 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $875,000 +12.9% $449 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $774,900 -- $397 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,789 $859,400 $532,300 $327,100
2024 $9,676 $825,600 $511,300 $314,300
2023 $9,372 $744,400 $461,000 $283,400
2022 $9,022 $676,800 $419,100 $257,700
2021 $8,961 $648,900 $401,600 $247,300
2020 $8,614 $617,500 $382,100 $235,400
2019 $8,370 $588,200 $364,000 $224,200
2018 $7,695 $554,800 $343,300 $211,500
2017 $7,343 $523,400 $323,900 $199,500
2016 $6,818 $470,200 $290,200 $180,000
2015 $6,387 $434,500 $268,100 $166,400
2014 $6,189 $419,900 $259,100 $160,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73357245

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000034-000000-000207