Off Market Apr 2021 for $1.6M

$2,128,453

•

3,278

sq ft

97 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867

About this home

THE 2 YEAR TOP TO BOTTOM TOTAL RESTORATION OF ONE OF READING'S ICONIC CROWN JEWELS HAS JUST NOW BEEN COMPLETED!! All major systems(electrical, plumbing HVAC, Marvin Signature Series windows, roof and much more) have been upgraded while preserving the home's well appointed classic Federal exterior designed by Reading's own Horace G Wadlin. First floor has been redesigned to accommodate today's open floor plan which features a fully applianced cook's kitchen with Omega custom cabinetry, quartz countertops & island with an informal dining area. Enjoy the tranquil study with natural original pocket doors. 2nd floor master bath features a polished Carrara marble floor, double silestone vanity, with a luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower. The other 4 bedrooms and full bath have all been updated as well. Many historical interior features remain to be seen and appreciated by a discerning buyer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Reading's history! Showings by Appointment.

Single-familyProperty Type

1894Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$649Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Ann Quinn Group • Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Bought with Doug Hills • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72794721

Redfin Estimate

$2,128,453

$528K since sold in April 2021$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 65.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,275,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,253 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,050,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,897 sq ft
83 Grand St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,510,000
D
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84 King St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$1,150,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,883 sq ft
257 High St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,270,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,858 sq ft
90 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

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Market trends in 01867, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

105.1%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$965K

$70K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 97 Prospect St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72794721

Apr 9, 2021

Sold

$1,600,000

$488/sq ft

Mar 16, 2021

Contingent

—

Mar 8, 2021

Listed

$1,650,000

$503/sq ft

MLS PIN #72487829

Jun 5, 2019

Sold

$821,000

$250/sq ft

Apr 30, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 24, 2019

Listed

$819,900

$250/sq ft

+25

One of a kind, WEST SIDE COLONIAL Built in 1894 & designed by renowned architect HORACE G WADLIN. This home is on the Reading Historical Register & well known within the local historic home community. You will be amazed by this home with 3 finished levels, large kitchen, 2 sitting rooms on the first floor & a large oversized dining room. Imagine 4-6 bedrooms, all with great closet space. Exquisite chestnut wood work, along with period interior architectural appointments. Can you imagine finding a home with so much space, finished attic area space and more? Newer 2 car garage too in a great location. This one won't last. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 27th from 11-1 pm.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,123 (+1.1%)

$500,900 + $1,178,000

$1,678,900

2024

$18,914 (+4.1%)

$481,200 + $1,132,600

$1,613,800

2023

$18,166 (−7.3%)

$433,900 + $1,009,000

$1,442,900

2022

$19,599 (+45.6%)

$394,400 + $1,075,900

$1,470,300

2021

$13,465 (+27.3%)

$377,900 + $597,100

$975,000

2020

$10,581 (+2.8%)

$359,600 + $398,900

$758,500

2019

$10,288 (+8.7%)

$342,600 + $380,400

$723,000

2018

$9,464 (+4.7%)

$323,100 + $359,200

$682,300

2017

$9,037 (−12.4%)

$304,800 + $339,300

$644,100

2016

$10,317 (+8.4%)

$345,100 + $366,400

$711,500

2015

$9,520 (−0.2%)

$313,700 + $333,900

$647,600

2014

$9,541 (−4.7%)

$313,700 + $333,600

$647,300

2013

$10,007 (+3.0%)

$316,000 + $353,800

$669,800

2012

$9,713 (+2.4%)

$332,600 + $353,800

$686,400

2011

$9,486

$332,600 + $354,800

$687,400

2010

$9,486 (+3.3%)

$332,600 + $354,800

$687,400

2009

$9,180

$386,400 + $308,500

$694,900

Tax history for 97 Prospect St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,123 (+1.1%)

$500,900 + $1,178,000

$1,678,900

2024

$18,914 (+4.1%)

$481,200 + $1,132,600

$1,613,800

2023

$18,166 (−7.3%)

$433,900 + $1,009,000

$1,442,900

2022

$19,599 (+45.6%)

$394,400 + $1,075,900

$1,470,300

2021

$13,465 (+27.3%)

$377,900 + $597,100

$975,000

2020

$10,581 (+2.8%)

$359,600 + $398,900

$758,500

2019

$10,288 (+8.7%)

$342,600 + $380,400

$723,000

2018

$9,464 (+4.7%)

$323,100 + $359,200

$682,300

2017

$9,037 (−12.4%)

$304,800 + $339,300

$644,100

2016

$10,317 (+8.4%)

$345,100 + $366,400

$711,500

2015

$9,520 (−0.2%)

$313,700 + $333,900

$647,600

2014

$9,541 (−4.7%)

$313,700 + $333,600

$647,300

2013

$10,007 (+3.0%)

$316,000 + $353,800

$669,800

2012

$9,713 (+2.4%)

$332,600 + $353,800

$686,400

2011

$9,486

$332,600 + $354,800

$687,400

2010

$9,486 (+3.3%)

$332,600 + $354,800

$687,400

2009

$9,180

$386,400 + $308,500

$694,900

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

3,180

Year built

1894

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

733065

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: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Marble,Double Vanity

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 60
Length: 10
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity

Family Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 286
Length: 26
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding

Office Room Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Mud Room, Foyer, Office, Study

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,278
Foundation Area: 1,240
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Composite, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 100
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,465
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: Located off Summer Avenue at the corner of Prospect & Mineral Streets.
UnparsedAddress: 97 Prospect Street, Reading MA 01867

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,180
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1894
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 733065

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Walter S Parker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Reading Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

56% 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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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.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$2.02M – $2.45M

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Home values near 97 Prospect St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
117 Prospect Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3766 Sq. Ft.	$1,383,828
94 Prospect Street, Reading, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5233 Sq. Ft.	$2,235,635

Address	Redfin Estimate
107 Prospect Street, Reading, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3467 Sq. Ft.	$1,599,567
90 Prospect Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4690 Sq. Ft.	$2,079,443

Address	Redfin Estimate
91 Prospect Street, Reading, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3512 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,365
106 Prospect Street, Reading, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4471 Sq. Ft.	$1,811,416

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