96 Wakefield St Reading, MA 01867
Estimated payment $5,120/month
Total Views
1,853
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,628
Sq Ft
$491
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Rated A
- Property is near public transit
- No HOA
About This Home
Create your dream home and enjoy the end of summer in this classic style New England Cape. Get comfortable and relax on your rear deck overlooking your lush green lawn or escape with a book in your private screened abode in your backyard. You can feel the character and warmth in every room. A great floor plan that has an easy flow. The first level has 2 beds or 1 bed and an office, 2nd level has 2 more bedrooms and each level has a full bath. Loads of sunlight streams through 3 large windows in the comfortable dining area. Wide plank wood floors have been added to the fireplaced living room. The electric panel has been updated, water pressure improved and the yard enhanced. A perceptive buyer will see this home’s potential is limitless. This is the opportunity to own in this desirable community with the high-ranking Reading Schools. About 2 miles to Reading MBTA Commuter Rail, Routes 95/128.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,733
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- 0.36 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned S20
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,628 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Block Basement Construction
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Gazebo
Location
- Property is near public transit
Schools
- Killam Elementary School
- Coolidge Middle School
- RMHS High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- 2 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:034.000000153.0,736560
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,733 | $766,700 | $503,000 | $263,700 |
| 2024 | $8,632 | $736,500 | $483,200 | $253,300 |
| 2023 | $8,361 | $664,100 | $435,700 | $228,400 |
| 2022 | $8,047 | $603,700 | $396,100 | $207,600 |
| 2021 | $7,997 | $579,100 | $379,500 | $199,600 |
| 2020 | $7,688 | $551,100 | $361,200 | $189,900 |
| 2019 | $11,564 | $524,900 | $344,000 | $180,900 |
| 2018 | $4,607 | $495,000 | $324,400 | $170,600 |
| 2017 | $6,552 | $467,000 | $306,100 | $160,900 |
| 2016 | $6,251 | $431,100 | $274,200 | $156,900 |
| 2015 | $5,856 | $398,400 | $253,400 | $145,000 |
| 2014 | $5,673 | $384,900 | $244,800 | $140,100 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | +52.2% | $491 / Sq Ft |
| 08/10/2018 08/10/18 | Sold | $525,000 | +2.0% | $322 / Sq Ft |
| 07/06/2018 07/06/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/15/2018 06/15/18 | For Sale | $514,900 | 0.0% | $316 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2018 06/11/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/31/2018 05/31/18 | For Sale | $514,900 | -- | $316 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $269,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $280,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $417,500 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $412,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $420,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $118,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $150,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $185,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $110,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73384747
APN: READ-000034-000000-000153
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