Laurie Cappuccio
(978) 705-5656
81 Total Sales
12 in Reading
$600K - $2.2M Price Range
96 Wakefield St Reading, MA 01867
Reading AreaEstimated Value: $824,000 - $898,593
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,628
Sq Ft
$530/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Property is near public transit
- No HOA
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Gazebo
About This Home
As of September 2025Create 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
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline Listed on: 06/18/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,733
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- 15,586 Sq Ft 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
- 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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Outstanding Balance
$644,249
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$218,149
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Aug 10, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 16, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Reading, MA
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Laurie Cappuccio
-
Bob Raiche
Bob Raiche
LAER Realty Partners
(781) 776-5710
65 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$550,000 Price
-
Jennifer Schneider
Jennifer Schneider
Century 21 Elite Realty
(781) 549-9402
105 Total Sales
4 in Reading
$557K - $1.4M Price Range
-
The Baker Team .
The Baker Team .
Keller Williams Realty
(781) 661-5797
98 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$696,000 Price
-
Kathy Devine
Kathy Devine
Responds QuicklyDvine1 Real Estate
(781) 517-9608
31 Total Sales
19 in Reading
$269K - $770K Price Range
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Georgia Balafas
Georgia Balafas
Corcoran Property Advisors
(781) 645-4693
55 Total Sales
1 in Reading
$900,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $820,000 | -- | ||
| $525,000 | -- | ||
| $269,000 | -- | ||
| $280,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $650,000 | ||
| Closed | $417,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $412,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $420,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $118,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Marie Ciancarelli
M
Seller's Agent in 2025
Marie Ciancarelli
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
(617) 780-8801
10 Total Sales
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Sarah Clausen
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Sarah Clausen
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
(617) 775-4606
39 Total Sales
-
Stakem Team
S
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Stakem Team
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 944-6060
100 Total Sales
-
James Joly
Seller's Agent in 2018
James Joly
Boardwalk Real Estate
(781) 771-3781
55 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73384747
APN: READ-000034-000000-000153
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