
197 Pearl St Reading, MA 01867
Estimated Value: $735,000 - $906,000
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 2023Storybook 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!
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
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth A Howard Irt | -- | -- | |
Howard Elizabeth A | $24,500 | -- |
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 |
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 |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Pamela Downs
Compass
(978) 944-1558
2 in this area
49 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Jill Canavan
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(781) 454-7539
1 in this area
28 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73059628

APN: READ-000034-000000-000066
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