Google street view image for 56 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867

Off market aug 1997 for $242K

$1,137,054

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $936/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,400

sq ft

56 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

56 Wakefield St is a 2,400 square foot house on a 0.35 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 29, 1997 for $242,000. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $1,137,054.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$474Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,137,054

$895K since sold in August 1997$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,200,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,430 sq ft
64 Dana Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$935,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,193 sq ft
71 Colonial Dr, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,125,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,324 sq ft
43 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$1,100,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,314 sq ft
17 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$900,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,438 sq ft
6 Ivy Ln, 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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0 days MoM

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3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
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Sale history for 56 Wakefield St

Tax history for 56 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: 1,600

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,400
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,360
# 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: 15,246
Municipality Name: READING
Acres: 0.35
Zoning Code: S20
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3016736S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

J. Warren Killam Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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

0.31% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 56 Wakefield St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,803
52 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2113 Sq. Ft.	$1,019,916
57 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$924,846
43 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$1,179,288
64 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$990,046
46 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2078 Sq. Ft.	$956,938
65 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2405 Sq. Ft.	$1,140,783

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2134 Sq. Ft.	$865,971
46 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2078 Sq. Ft.	$975,782
53 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,883
65 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2152 Sq. Ft.	$1,081,102
74 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3213 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,281
53 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3133 Sq. Ft.	$1,402,207
52 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2589 Sq. Ft.	$1,020,515

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,025,982
40 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1775 Sq. Ft.	$905,924
49 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$864,735
57 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2136 Sq. Ft.	$1,158,049
49 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$905,534
70 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2134 Sq. Ft.	$896,083
43 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,539

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