NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Pearl St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $700,000 - $802,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,942 Sq Ft
$387/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 09, 2023

Last sale price $565,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,965/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of February 2023

Storybook Craftsman's Style Cape located on a desired Street has great potential! Front to back beamed living room with fireplace and built in book shelves. Updated kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors and large pantry closet. Formal dining room with built in hutch. Updated half bath with penny tile flooring completes the first floor. A back stairway off the kitchen brings you to a partial finished basement family room and deck over looking a private backyard and town land. Second floor with 3 potential bedrooms and a full bath ready for your renovation ideas! Showings begin immediately. Be in your new home before the new year!

Last Listed By

Pamela Downs

Compass Listed on: 11/18/2022

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,338

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,942 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:034.000000066.0,736140

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,338

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Buyer Agency: 2%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Living Area: 1942
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 308.44
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 290.94
  • MAIN SO: AN7396

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:034.000000066.0,736140
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Area: 0.38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16731
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 239
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7338
  • Tax Book Number: 11936

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2018
Sold by
Howard Elizabeth A
Bought by
Elizabeth A Howard Irt
Total Days on Market
33
Current Estimated Value
$750,821

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1970
Bought by
Howard Elizabeth A

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Elizabeth A Howard Irt -- --
Howard Elizabeth A $24,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gobaw Solomon $452,000
Previous Owner Howard Bradford J $100,000
Previous Owner Howard Elizabeth A $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/09/2023 02/09/23 Sold $565,000 -5.7% $291 / Sq Ft
12/22/2022 12/22/22 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Price Changed $599,000 -4.9% $308 / Sq Ft
11/18/2022 11/18/22 For Sale $630,000 -- $324 / 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 $9,380 $823,500 $479,400 $344,100
2024 $8,253 $704,200 $464,800 $239,400
2023 $7,725 $613,600 $404,900 $208,700
2022 $7,338 $550,500 $363,200 $187,300
2021 $7,105 $514,500 $348,600 $165,900
2020 $7,035 $504,300 $341,700 $162,600
2019 $6,835 $480,300 $325,400 $154,900
2018 $6,222 $448,600 $303,900 $144,700
2017 $6,017 $428,900 $290,500 $138,400
2016 $5,965 $411,400 $276,600 $134,800
2015 $5,436 $369,800 $255,600 $114,200
2014 $5,267 $357,300 $246,900 $110,400
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73059628

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000034-000000-000066