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$1,175,645$503 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $319,900 on Jul 17, 1997

197 WAKEFIELD ST

READING, MA 01867
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,338 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$319,900 · Jul 17, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,258 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,118,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$530,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$587,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,060,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,170,933

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01867These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,912
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

197 Wakefield St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Reading 01867

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$399K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Reading 01867.

How it measures up in Reading 01867

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 01867.

Estimated value$1,175,645
CheaperTypical $887,196Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$503
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area2,338 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,938 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 197 Wakefield St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,175,64583% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50366% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than2,338 ft²68% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac51% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than199079% of homes82% of homes

About 197 Wakefield St

How much is 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA is $1,175,645 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,087,758 to $1,263,532. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA last sell?

197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA last sold on Jul 17, 1997 for $319,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA?

197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,338 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA built?

197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA?

197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA is assigned to J. Warren Killam Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (middle), rated A; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 83% of them ($1,175,645 against a typical $887,196), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($503 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,338 ft² against a typical 1,938 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1990 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 80% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Wakefield St, Reading, MA was $12,258. The county assessed it at $1,118,400.

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