OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2012 for $437K

$1,010,839

•

1,900

sq ft

56 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

A RARE find! EXCELLENT opportunity - bring the inlaws or supplement your mortgage!! SUN-SATIONAL 3 bedroom multilevel with legal 2 bedroom accessory apt - townhouse style. Main house boasts newly finished hardwood floors thruout, freshly painted! Updated cabinet packed kitchen with bosch appliances! Light & bright accessory apartment is open concept with lovely updated kitchen,direct access to 2 car garage. Updated electric & windows. Security system, SUPERB LOCATION!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$532Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Chuha & Scouten Team • RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Bought with Alicia Botticelli-Tarasuk • Colonial Manor Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71397243

Redfin Estimate

$1,010,839

$573K since sold in August 2012$33K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($942K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$980,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
103 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$935,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,193 sq ft
71 Colonial Dr, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$715,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
215 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$830,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,103 sq ft
28 Audubon Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$988,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,897 sq ft
25 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,205,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,873 sq ft
500 Franklin St, 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

$950K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Wakefield St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71397243

Aug 29, 2012

Sold

$437,500

$230/sq ft

Jul 21, 2012

Contingent

—

Jul 11, 2012

Price Changed

$449,900

$237/sq ft

Jun 14, 2012

Listed

$469,900

$247/sq ft

MLS PIN #30125047

Aug 29, 1997

Sold

$242,000

$127/sq ft

Jul 30, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 3, 1996

Listed

$249,000

$131/sq ft

MLS PIN #11049038

Jul 18, 1994

Sold

$230,000

$121/sq ft

May 23, 1994

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 1994

Listed

$239,900

$126/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,145 (+1.2%)

$501,900 + $476,600

$978,500

2024

$11,016 (+3.2%)

$482,100 + $457,800

$939,900

2023

$10,671 (+3.9%)

$434,700 + $412,900

$847,600

2022

$10,272 (+2.0%)

$395,200 + $375,400

$770,600

2021

$10,066 (+4.0%)

$378,700 + $350,200

$728,900

2020

$9,676 (+2.9%)

$360,300 + $333,300

$693,600

2019

$9,402 (+8.8%)

$343,200 + $317,500

$660,700

2018

$8,642 (+4.8%)

$323,700 + $299,400

$623,100

2017

$8,248 (+21.9%)

$305,400 + $282,500

$587,900

2016

$6,766 (+6.7%)

$273,600 + $193,000

$466,600

2015

$6,340 (+3.2%)

$252,900 + $178,400

$431,300

2014

$6,142 (+13.5%)

$244,300 + $172,400

$416,700

2013

$5,410 (+2.1%)

$237,100 + $125,000

$362,100

2012

$5,301 (+2.3%)

$249,600 + $125,000

$374,600

2011

$5,182

$249,600 + $125,900

$375,500

2010

$5,182 (+0.4%)

$249,600 + $125,900

$375,500

2009

$5,160

$285,900 + $104,700

$390,600

Tax history for 56 Wakefield St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,145 (+1.2%)

$501,900 + $476,600

$978,500

2024

$11,016 (+3.2%)

$482,100 + $457,800

$939,900

2023

$10,671 (+3.9%)

$434,700 + $412,900

$847,600

2022

$10,272 (+2.0%)

$395,200 + $375,400

$770,600

2021

$10,066 (+4.0%)

$378,700 + $350,200

$728,900

2020

$9,676 (+2.9%)

$360,300 + $333,300

$693,600

2019

$9,402 (+8.8%)

$343,200 + $317,500

$660,700

2018

$8,642 (+4.8%)

$323,700 + $299,400

$623,100

2017

$8,248 (+21.9%)

$305,400 + $282,500

$587,900

2016

$6,766 (+6.7%)

$273,600 + $193,000

$466,600

2015

$6,340 (+3.2%)

$252,900 + $178,400

$431,300

2014

$6,142 (+13.5%)

$244,300 + $172,400

$416,700

2013

$5,410 (+2.1%)

$237,100 + $125,000

$362,100

2012

$5,301 (+2.3%)

$249,600 + $125,000

$374,600

2011

$5,182

$249,600 + $125,900

$375,500

2010

$5,182 (+0.4%)

$249,600 + $125,900

$375,500

2009

$5,160

$285,900 + $104,700

$390,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

2,400

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

736599

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Attic Access, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Accessory Apt., Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Bedroom, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,900
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: mulberry

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,301
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Charles and Haverhill Street
UnparsedAddress: 56 Wakefield St, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Private School, Public School

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: 736599

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
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 • 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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Historical weather

Reading, MA • 01867

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

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Nov

Dec

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

$961,000 – $1.16M

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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.	$1,092,419
52 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2113 Sq. Ft.	$1,013,915

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2134 Sq. Ft.	$863,943
46 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2078 Sq. Ft.	$965,683

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,020,855
40 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1775 Sq. Ft.	$907,841

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