WELCOME HOME TO THIS UPDATED AND INVITING COLONIAL IN A DESIRABLE READING NEIGHBORHOOD! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a functional layout with many improvements. The first floor features hardwood floors, a fireplaced living room with bay window, dining room, and updated kitchen with quartz island, recessed lighting, and modern finishes. A family room, screened porch, and half bath complete the main level. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a primary with vaulted ceiling and walk-in closet, plus two full baths. Recent updates include refinished floors, interior painting, remodeled staircase, plastered ceilings, updated half bath, and custom closets. Enjoy a landscaped yard, partially fenced backyard, and patio with fire pit. Additional highlights include attached garage, finished lower level, and off-street parking. Bathroom renovation inventory available—see attachment on paperclip. Seller’s preferred closing date is 2/6. DON’T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN READING!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Team Lillian Montalto• Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
HELLO ALL READING BUYERS: You've been waiting for this one to come on the market! "Say it is so" that this lovely center entrance colonial has got your name on it. Walk right into freshly painted walls & refinished hardwood floors throughout. This beautiful home is in Move-in-Ready condition for you to enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Enjoy the open 1st floor living room with wood burning fireplace, adjoining large dining room, large eat in kitchen, 1st floor family room & half bath. Direct access to a lovely screened in porch overlooking large level yard & patio. Upstairs, enjoy a large Primary suite with private bath & walk in closet AND 3 ample sized bedrooms with large closets. Additional room in lower level is painted with new flooring, perfect for an at-home office, secondary recreational/TV area etc. 1 CAR GARAGE . Close to Killam School & church. Easy access to major highways including 95 & 93.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,571 (+1.2%)
$519,800 + $320,500
$840,300
2024
$9,459 (+3.2%)
$499,300 + $307,800
$807,100
2023
$9,163 (+3.9%)
$450,200 + $277,600
$727,800
2022
$8,819 (+0.5%)
$409,300 + $252,300
$661,600
2021
$8,778 (+4.0%)
$392,200 + $243,400
$635,600
2020
$8,438 (+2.9%)
$373,200 + $231,700
$604,900
2019
$8,199 (+8.8%)
$355,500 + $220,700
$576,200
2018
$7,536 (+4.8%)
$335,200 + $208,100
$543,300
2017
$7,192 (+6.9%)
$316,300 + $196,300
$512,600
2016
$6,727 (+6.7%)
$283,400 + $180,500
$463,900
2015
$6,302 (+3.2%)
$261,900 + $166,800
$428,700
2014
$6,104 (+5.7%)
$253,000 + $161,100
$414,100
2013
$5,777 (+2.1%)
$246,200 + $140,500
$386,700
2012
$5,656 (+2.4%)
$259,200 + $140,500
$399,700
2011
$5,526
$259,200 + $141,200
$400,400
2010
$5,526 (−2.7%)
$259,200 + $141,200
$400,400
2009
$5,678
$293,700 + $136,100
$429,800
Tax history for 17 Wakefield St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,571 (+1.2%)
$519,800 + $320,500
$840,300
2024
$9,459 (+3.2%)
$499,300 + $307,800
$807,100
2023
$9,163 (+3.9%)
$450,200 + $277,600
$727,800
2022
$8,819 (+0.5%)
$409,300 + $252,300
$661,600
2021
$8,778 (+4.0%)
$392,200 + $243,400
$635,600
2020
$8,438 (+2.9%)
$373,200 + $231,700
$604,900
2019
$8,199 (+8.8%)
$355,500 + $220,700
$576,200
2018
$7,536 (+4.8%)
$335,200 + $208,100
$543,300
2017
$7,192 (+6.9%)
$316,300 + $196,300
$512,600
2016
$6,727 (+6.7%)
$283,400 + $180,500
$463,900
2015
$6,302 (+3.2%)
$261,900 + $166,800
$428,700
2014
$6,104 (+5.7%)
$253,000 + $161,100
$414,100
2013
$5,777 (+2.1%)
$246,200 + $140,500
$386,700
2012
$5,656 (+2.4%)
$259,200 + $140,500
$399,700
2011
$5,526
$259,200 + $141,200
$400,400
2010
$5,526 (−2.7%)
$259,200 + $141,200
$400,400
2009
$5,678
$293,700 + $136,100
$429,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
2,314
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
737163
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
Kitchen Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Exercise Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,314
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2314
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,571
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Arthur W Coolidge Middle
High School: Reading Memorial High
Location Information
Directions: Haverhill St to Wakefield St
UnparsedAddress: 17 Wakefield St, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,314
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 737163
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion Exclusion List Attached To Listing
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, MA • 01867
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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75
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64
45
52
36
38
24
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.33M
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