NOT LISTED FOR SALE

205 Pearl St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $827,000 - $890,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,984 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 03, 2024

Last sale price $803,000 $405 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,268/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • J. Warren Killam Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to this classic cape in wonderful conditiion. This home has a front to rear fireplaced living room, large dining area open to an updated kitchen featuring shaker style cabinets, solid surface countertops, ceramic tiled floors, recessed lighting and lots of cabinet storage. The kitchen leads to the family room overlooking a very private yard with outdoor living area and a professionally installed fire pit and walkway. Fantastic sunroom off the family room with vaulted ceiling and skylights has a laundry room as well. The second floor offers three nicely sized bedrooms and updated bathroom with solid surface countertop, skylight and whirlpool tub. The roof and heating system are new, windows, siding and electric have also been updated. The family room, main bedroom and extended kitchen were an addition in 2002. This fabulous cape is close to all main roads, downtown Reading and walkable to middle and high schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Coughlin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 09/05/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Gonzalez

The Proper Nest Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1948 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Batts Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,984 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Check W/Rsd Elementary School
  • Coolidge Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 68
  • Assessor Parcel Number 736142

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,425

Year Built

Built in 1948 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, High Speed Internet
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, French Doors, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1984
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • MAIN SO: AN6899
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass - Batts

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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 Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: mwra
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Park, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 736142
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16139
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9425
  • Tax Lot: 68

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Check W/Rsd
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2020
Sold by
Sweeney Daniel J and Sweeney Dorothy D
Bought by
Sweeney Ft and Sweeney
Current Estimated Value
$862,854

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1994
Sold by
Perry Candace L
Bought by
Sweeney Daniel J and Mahoney Dorothy D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,450
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 1988
Sold by
Pescatore Henry G
Bought by
Perry Candace L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,400
Interest Rate
9.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Sweeney Ft -- None Available
Sweeney Ft -- None Available
Sweeney Daniel J $169,500 --
Perry Candace L $174,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Perry Candace L $250,000
Previous Owner Perry Candace L $154,450
Previous Owner Perry Candace L $157,400
Previous Owner Perry Candace L $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Sold $803,000 -0.9% $405 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Price Changed $809,900 -3.0% $408 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 Price Changed $834,900 -1.8% $421 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $849,900 -- $428 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,446 $829,300 $477,300 $352,000
2024 $9,425 $804,200 $462,800 $341,400
2023 $8,819 $700,500 $403,100 $297,400
2022 $8,377 $628,400 $361,600 $266,800
2021 $8,535 $618,000 $347,100 $270,900
2020 $8,450 $605,700 $340,200 $265,500
2019 $8,209 $576,900 $324,000 $252,900
2018 $7,473 $538,800 $302,600 $236,200
2017 $7,225 $515,000 $289,200 $225,800
2016 $6,616 $456,300 $275,400 $180,900
2015 $6,200 $421,800 $254,500 $167,300
2014 $6,007 $407,500 $245,900 $161,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73285578

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000034-000000-000068