197 Pearl Street

Reading, MA 01867

$565,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,942 Sq. Ft.
$291 / Sq. Ft.
1,942
Sq. Ft.
$291
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Storybook Craftsman's Style Cape located on a desired Street has great potential! Front to back beamed living room with fireplace and built in book shelves. Updated kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors and large pantry closet. Formal dining room with built in hutch. Updated half bath with penny tile flooring completes the first floor. A back stairway off the kitchen brings you to a partial finished basement family room and deck over looking a private backyard and town land. Second floor...Storybook Craftsman's Style Cape located on a desired Street has great potential! Front to back beamed living room with fireplace and built in book shelves. Updated kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors and large pantry closet. Formal dining room with built in hutch. Updated half bath with penny tile flooring completes the first floor. A back stairway off the kitchen brings you to a partial finished basement family room and deck over looking a private backyard and town land. Second floor with 3 potential bedrooms and a full bath ready for your renovation ideas! Showings begin immediately. Be in your new home before the new year!

Listing Agent

  1. Pamela Downs

    Pamela Downs

    Listing Agent

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Property Details for 197 Pearl Street

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Sold By Chinatti Realty Group, Inc., Jill Canavan

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2023 09:17 AM

Property Details for 197 Pearl Street

StatusSold
MLS #73059628
Days on Market49
Taxes$7,338 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1949
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Chinatti Realty Group, Inc., Jill Canavan

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Building Information for 197 Pearl Street

Stories-Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,731 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,695 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,083

Property Taxes

$612

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 197 Pearl Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1942.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Deck
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller has limited info. Fireplace not used in 25+ years. Wood stove in basement not to code. Kitchen ceiling and basement ceiling stains,not active leaks. Broken front window pane. Lower deck rotting wood stairs and boards. No working electricity in shed. No heat in one bedroom.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:034.000000066.0,736140
  • Assessments: $550,500
  • Book: 11936
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular
  • Foundation Area: 672.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 197 Pearl Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 197 Pearl Street

Taxable ValueLand$464,800Additions$239,400Total$704,200
Tax Record2024$8,253 ($688 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,559 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,559 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt289 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1961ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:034.0-0000-0066.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 197 Pearl 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

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