185 Wakefield St

1,950 Sq. Ft.
$449 / Sq. Ft.
1,950
Sq. Ft.
$449
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by The Ternullo Real Estate Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
  2. Listed by John A. Ternullo • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 185 Wakefield Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 05/03/2025 07:25 AM

Property Details for 185 Wakefield Street

StatusSold
MLS #73357245
Days on Market7
Taxes$9,789 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1954
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Ternullo Real Estate Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, John A. Ternullo

Sold By Redfin Corp., Patricia Nunez

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Building Information for 185 Wakefield Street

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,339 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,080 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,265

Property Taxes

$816

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 185 Wakefield Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1950.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Confirm W Supt
  • High School: Reading Mem
  • Middle School: Confirm W Supt
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 192.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 220.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 135.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Paper Based
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Paper Based
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Countertops - Paper Based,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 117.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:034.000000207.0,737013
  • Assessments: $859,400
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 185 Wakefield Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73357245

$875,000—
Apr 24, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557215776

$875,000—
Apr 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73357245

—
Apr 16, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73357245

—
Apr 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73357245

$774,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73357245

$875,000
04/24/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557215776

$875,000
04/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73357245

—
04/16/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73357245

—
04/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73357245

$774,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 185 Wakefield Street

Taxable ValueLand$532,300Additions$327,100Total$859,400
Tax Record2025$9,789 ($816 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,950 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,114 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,339 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1961ZoningS20CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:034.0-0000-0207.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 185 Wakefield Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, The Ternullo Real Estate Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, John A. Ternullo

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