$820,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2025

96 Wakefield St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,628 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$504 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Ciancarelli

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline Listed on: 06/18/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Co-Listed By

Sarah Clausen

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Last Buyer's Agent

Stakem Team

Leading Edge Real Estate

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,733

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Deck - Exterior
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1628
  • Living Area: 1628
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN4643

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gazebo
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:034.000000153.0,736560
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15586
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8733

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Killam
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Giannetto Stephanie J and Poore Joshua
Bought by
Pellerin Colin and Pellerin Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Marie Ciancarelli
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Buyer's Agent
Stakem Team
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.63%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.35%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Outstanding Balance
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,342

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Aug 10, 2018
Sold by
Schlieder Timothy L and Schlieder Janel S
Bought by
Poore Joshua and Giannetto Stephanie J
Seller's Agent
James Joly
Boardwalk Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marie Ciancarelli
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$514,900
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
1.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1998
Sold by
Toro Alejandro
Bought by
Schlieder Timothy L and Schlieder Janel S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1998
Sold by
Wing Charles A and Wing Deborah W
Bought by
Toro Alejandro
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
Deed $820,000 --
Deed $820,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $525,000 --
Deed $269,000 --
Deed $280,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $650,000 New Conventional
Closed $650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Sold $820,000 +2.6% $504 / Sq Ft
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 View Prior Sale
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)

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 $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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73384747

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000034-000000-000153