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Off market may 2025 for $875K

$956,703

•

1,950

sq ft

185 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

Seize this remarkable opportunity to create your dream home in a prime neighborhood where many properties command premium values. Classic hardwood floors flow throughout this 1,950 square foot Cape Cod style home. An appealing open second level with a generous landing - perfect for a homework station or reading nook. Three bedroom, two up, one down - offer versatile living arrangements. Natural light streams through windows overlooking the private half-acre wooded lot. The bones are solid, the electrical panel is updated, and the canvas awaits your vision. Transform the bonus room into a sophisticated home office, craft room, or 4th bedroom. Smart buyers will recognize this property's exceptional potential - where thoughtful improvements can dramatically increase value in this established neighborhood.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$491Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Patricia Nunez Redfin Corp.

Listed by The Ternullo Real Estate Team • Leading Edge Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73357245

Redfin Estimate

$956,703

$82K since sold in May 2025$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($954K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$999,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,011 sq ft
544 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$715,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
215 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$985,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,033 sq ft
377 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,150,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,976 sq ft
7 Eastway, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$937,500
E
3 beds2 baths2,311 sq ft
79 Martin Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$935,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,193 sq ft
71 Colonial Dr, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$956K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

104

14 MoM

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Sale history for 185 Wakefield St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,789 (+1.2%)

$532,300 + $327,100

$859,400

2024

$9,676 (+3.2%)

$511,300 + $314,300

$825,600

2023

$9,372 (+3.9%)

$461,000 + $283,400

$744,400

2022

$9,022 (+0.7%)

$419,100 + $257,700

$676,800

2021

$8,961 (+4.0%)

$401,600 + $247,300

$648,900

2020

$8,614 (+2.9%)

$382,100 + $235,400

$617,500

2019

$8,370 (+8.8%)

$364,000 + $224,200

$588,200

2018

$7,695 (+4.8%)

$343,300 + $211,500

$554,800

2017

$7,343 (+7.7%)

$323,900 + $199,500

$523,400

2016

$6,818 (+6.7%)

$290,200 + $180,000

$470,200

2015

$6,387 (+3.2%)

$268,100 + $166,400

$434,500

2014

$6,189 (+3.6%)

$259,100 + $160,800

$419,900

2013

$5,973 (+2.2%)

$250,900 + $148,900

$399,800

2012

$5,844 (+2.3%)

$264,100 + $148,900

$413,000

2011

$5,712

$264,100 + $149,800

$413,900

2010

$5,712 (−1.3%)

$264,100 + $149,800

$413,900

2009

$5,785

$299,300 + $138,600

$437,900

Tax history for 185 Wakefield St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,789 (+1.2%)

$532,300 + $327,100

$859,400

2024

$9,676 (+3.2%)

$511,300 + $314,300

$825,600

2023

$9,372 (+3.9%)

$461,000 + $283,400

$744,400

2022

$9,022 (+0.7%)

$419,100 + $257,700

$676,800

2021

$8,961 (+4.0%)

$401,600 + $247,300

$648,900

2020

$8,614 (+2.9%)

$382,100 + $235,400

$617,500

2019

$8,370 (+8.8%)

$364,000 + $224,200

$588,200

2018

$7,695 (+4.8%)

$343,300 + $211,500

$554,800

2017

$7,343 (+7.7%)

$323,900 + $199,500

$523,400

2016

$6,818 (+6.7%)

$290,200 + $180,000

$470,200

2015

$6,387 (+3.2%)

$268,100 + $166,400

$434,500

2014

$6,189 (+3.6%)

$259,100 + $160,800

$419,900

2013

$5,973 (+2.2%)

$250,900 + $148,900

$399,800

2012

$5,844 (+2.3%)

$264,100 + $148,900

$413,000

2011

$5,712

$264,100 + $149,800

$413,900

2010

$5,712 (−1.3%)

$264,100 + $149,800

$413,900

2009

$5,785

$299,300 + $138,600

$437,900

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

1961

Sq. Ft.

1,950

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

737013

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
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Paper Based

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Paper Based

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 21
Width: 10
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Countertops - Paper Based,Lighting - Overhead

Office Room Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Main
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,950
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,789
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pearl St to Wakefield St, or Charles St to Wakefield St
UnparsedAddress: 185 Wakefield St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,950
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 737013

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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, 14 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

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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

$909,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 185 Wakefield St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
188 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$916,752
178 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1835 Sq. Ft.	$846,177

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$884,659
172 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$1,142,094

Address	Redfin Estimate
186 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2019 Sq. Ft.	$951,088
196 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$874,979

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