Create your dream home and enjoy the end of summer in this classic style New England Cape. Get comfortable and relax on your rear deck overlooking your lush green lawn or escape with a book in your private screened abode in your backyard. You can feel the character and warmth in every room. A great floor plan that has an easy flow. The first level has 2 beds or 1 bed and an office, 2nd level has 2 more bedrooms and each level has a full bath. Loads of sunlight streams through 3 large windows in the comfortable dining area. Wide plank wood floors have been added to the fireplaced living room. The electric panel has been updated, water pressure improved and the yard enhanced. A perceptive buyer will see this home’s potential is limitless. This is the opportunity to own in this desirable community with the high-ranking Reading Schools. About 2 miles to Reading MBTA Commuter Rail, Routes 95/128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$564Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marie Ciancarelli• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Bought with The Stakem Group• Leading Edge Real Estate
Curb appeal abounds with this 7 room, 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape Cod style home features incredible 15,000 + sq. ft. lot which is a gardeners delight, recently painted cedar shingles, spacious 1 car garage, exterior screen house, composite 10' x 16' deck, and a superb location just a short walk to Killam Elementary School. Inside , there is a large breezeway, spacious living room with working brick fireplace and nice wood mantel, expansive kitchen/dining area & a potential family room in basement is semi-finished. This is really a great house, see it today!
MLS PIN #30241915
Nov 13, 1998
Sold
$269,000
$165/sq ft
Oct 22, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jul 15, 1998
Listed
$279,900
$172/sq ft
NEW OWNER (CLOSED 7/15/98) NEVER EVEN MOVED IN. CHARMING COUNTRY CAPE. GORGEOUS PRIVATE BACKYARD W/ELECTRIFIED SCREEN HOUSE. 1ST FLR FR 20X 8.8, UNHEATED.
MLS PIN #30220964
Jul 15, 1998
Sold
$280,500
$172/sq ft
Jun 11, 1998
Listing Removed
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May 11, 1998
Listed
$269,900
$166/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,733 (+1.2%)
$503,000 + $263,700
$766,700
2024
$8,632 (+3.2%)
$483,200 + $253,300
$736,500
2023
$8,361 (+3.9%)
$435,700 + $228,400
$664,100
2022
$8,047 (+0.6%)
$396,100 + $207,600
$603,700
2021
$7,997 (+4.0%)
$379,500 + $199,600
$579,100
2020
$7,688 (+2.9%)
$361,200 + $189,900
$551,100
2019
$7,469 (+8.8%)
$344,000 + $180,900
$524,900
2018
$6,866 (+4.8%)
$324,400 + $170,600
$495,000
2017
$6,552 (+4.8%)
$306,100 + $160,900
$467,000
2016
$6,251 (+6.7%)
$274,200 + $156,900
$431,100
2015
$5,856 (+3.2%)
$253,400 + $145,000
$398,400
2014
$5,673 (+7.9%)
$244,800 + $140,100
$384,900
2013
$5,260 (+2.0%)
$237,600 + $114,500
$352,100
2012
$5,159 (+2.4%)
$250,100 + $114,500
$364,600
2011
$5,040
$250,100 + $115,100
$365,200
2010
$5,040 (−3.1%)
$250,100 + $115,100
$365,200
2009
$5,199
$286,300 + $107,300
$393,600
Tax history for 96 Wakefield St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,733 (+1.2%)
$503,000 + $263,700
$766,700
2024
$8,632 (+3.2%)
$483,200 + $253,300
$736,500
2023
$8,361 (+3.9%)
$435,700 + $228,400
$664,100
2022
$8,047 (+0.6%)
$396,100 + $207,600
$603,700
2021
$7,997 (+4.0%)
$379,500 + $199,600
$579,100
2020
$7,688 (+2.9%)
$361,200 + $189,900
$551,100
2019
$7,469 (+8.8%)
$344,000 + $180,900
$524,900
2018
$6,866 (+4.8%)
$324,400 + $170,600
$495,000
2017
$6,552 (+4.8%)
$306,100 + $160,900
$467,000
2016
$6,251 (+6.7%)
$274,200 + $156,900
$431,100
2015
$5,856 (+3.2%)
$253,400 + $145,000
$398,400
2014
$5,673 (+7.9%)
$244,800 + $140,100
$384,900
2013
$5,260 (+2.0%)
$237,600 + $114,500
$352,100
2012
$5,159 (+2.4%)
$250,100 + $114,500
$364,600
2011
$5,040
$250,100 + $115,100
$365,200
2010
$5,040 (−3.1%)
$250,100 + $115,100
$365,200
2009
$5,199
$286,300 + $107,300
$393,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,628
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
736560
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street