Google street view image for 178 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867

Off market sep 1979 for $70K

$894,935

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $453/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,835

sq ft

178 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

178 Wakefield St is a 1,835 square foot house on a 0.52 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 06, 1979 for $70,000. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $894,935.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$894,935

$825K since sold in September 1979$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 5.8% higher than the average sale price ($846K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$710,000
D
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$980,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$749,900
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,834 sq ft
157 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$281 MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 178 Wakefield St

Tax history for 178 Wakefield St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,555

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,835
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,305
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,651
Municipality Name: READING
Acres: 0.52
Zoning Code: S20
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,835
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1523822S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

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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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

51% 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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Estimated sale price

$851,000 – $1.03M

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Home values near 178 Wakefield St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
188 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$914,666
172 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$1,141,331
185 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$960,204
159 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3688 Sq. Ft.	$1,502,231
185 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$967,095
196 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$908,621
168 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4249 Sq. Ft.	$1,679,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$883,627
196 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$868,305
169 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,248,250
168 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4060 Sq. Ft.	$1,628,717
169 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3337 Sq. Ft.	$1,306,506
188 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$890,812
159 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3688 Sq. Ft.	$1,575,057

Address	Redfin Estimate
186 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2019 Sq. Ft.	$950,600
191 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3078 Sq. Ft.	$1,365,904
177 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1156 Sq. Ft.	$768,230
192 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1753 Sq. Ft.	$853,679
172 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3062 Sq. Ft.	$1,373,486
191 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3078 Sq. Ft.	$1,433,674
186 Wakefield Street, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2019 Sq. Ft.	$973,749

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