$930,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

97 Summer Ave Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,660 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$560 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming Central Entrance Colonial on One of the Area’s Most Beloved Streets! Welcome to this classic 3-bedroom turnkey home, freshly painted throughout & ready for you to move right in and put down your roots!. Located on a street recognized by Boston Magazine as one of the BEST PLACES TO LIVE, this home combines timeless charm w/ modern updates including a beautifully UPDATED KITCHEN W/QUARTZ COUNTERS, an adorable breakfast nook, perfect for home cooking and entertaining. ALL 3 GENEROUS SIZED BEDROOMS UP!, The house shines w/natural light & RECESSED LIGHTING . A detached two-car garage adds convenience and functionality. Enjoy a newly fenced in backyard perfect to entertain or share w/ family. Ideally situated nearby local schools and with easy access to major commuter routes, this home is the perfect home for someone looking to get into Reading and for anyone seeking both comfort and location. Roof 2011. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home on Readings coveted WEST SIDE

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Varney

Classified Realty Group Listed on: 06/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Doherty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,660 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Supt Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:020.000000097.0,733591

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Side Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,729

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Subdivision Name: WEST SIDE
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Entry Hall, Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Dining Room Features: Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1660
  • Living Area: 1660
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: B95141
  • MAIN SO: AN6527

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio - Enclosed, Covered Patio/Deck, Professional Landscaping
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Enclosed, Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:020.000000097.0,733591
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10929
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8729

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Call Supt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Driscoll Jessica and Driscoll Robert
Bought by
Chestney Andrew and Chestney Sarah
Seller's Agent
Katie Varney
Classified Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Eric Doherty
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$819,900
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,100
13.43%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$904,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$25,760
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.51%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$597,956
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$306,284

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2021
Closed on
Aug 23, 2021
Sold by
Green Brendan M
Bought by
Driscoll Jessica and Driscoll Robert
Seller's Agent
Mary Ann Quinn
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joanna Schlansky
Elite Realty Experts, LLC
List Price
$689,900
Sold Price
$689,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2017
Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
Daddario Ronald M and Daddario Maureen E
Bought by
Green Brendan M
Seller's Agent
Mary Ann Quinn
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jan Triglione
Premier Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$492,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,400
-10.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.25%
Original Mortgage
$394,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1973
Bought by
Daddario Ronald M and Daddario Maureen E
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $930,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $930,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $689,900 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $689,900 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $492,500 --
Quit Claim Deed $492,500 --
Deed $39,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Closed $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $548,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $394,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $930,000 +13.4% $560 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $819,900 +18.8% $494 / Sq Ft
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Sold $689,900 0.0% $416 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 For Sale $689,900 +40.1% $416 / Sq Ft
11/02/2017 11/02/17 Sold $492,500 -1.5% $297 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/14/2017 09/14/17 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2017 09/08/17 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $301 / Sq Ft
08/17/2017 08/17/17 Price Changed $524,900 -4.5% $316 / Sq Ft
08/02/2017 08/02/17 For Sale $549,900 -- $331 / 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 $8,729 $766,400 $485,500 $280,900
2024 $8,632 $736,500 $466,300 $270,200
2023 $8,370 $664,800 $420,500 $244,300
2022 $8,063 $604,900 $382,200 $222,700
2021 $8,015 $580,400 $366,300 $214,100
2020 $7,707 $552,500 $348,500 $204,000
2019 $7,494 $526,600 $332,000 $194,600
2018 $6,892 $496,900 $313,100 $183,800
2017 $6,581 $469,100 $295,400 $173,700
2016 $6,202 $427,700 $266,800 $160,900
2015 $5,989 $407,400 $254,000 $153,400
2014 $5,592 $379,400 $236,300 $143,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73389799

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000020-000000-000097