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166 Pearl St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$980,000
Est. $5,576/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,200
Sq Ft
$306
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
2018
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 6, 2018 • MLS# 72341020 Copied!

About this home

As you enter from the front porch into the stunning hall, you will be WOWED by the craftsmanship and attention to detail by Douglass Design. Take some time and admire the skillfully crafted Sapele Mahogany island with large prep-sink, hardwood floors, quartz counters, white beaded inset cabinets with Jenn Air appliances, 6 burner gas cook-top & double oven. The open concept floor plan allows for entertaining on a grand or intimate scale. Enjoy the gas fireplace set in granite hearth and wood mantle from your living or dining room. The first floor also offers your choice of an office/study/5th bedroom with beautiful morning sun, a bathroom with tiled shower and mudroom off the 30x14 deck overlooking the private fenced-in large yard. The second floor is hardwood with master suite, double vanity and heated floor. The main bathroom has Viatera quartz double sinks & heated floor. The lower level entry tiled mudroom with bench and cubbies as well as a half bath and game room with wet bar.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner METCALF II JOHN E TRUSTEE LT
Mailing Address 166 PEARL ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,436,400
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $17,783
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($248)
Estimated Annual Tax $18,031

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $466,700 $969,700 $1,436,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 27, 2023 $1 81281/1

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2020.

Data: Town of Reading Monthly Building Permit Report

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (89.5% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2018
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $929,900
Final Sale Price: $980,000
Difference: +$50,100 (+5.4%)
Performance Metrics
105.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $291
Sale $/sq ft: $306
This property sold for $306 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$306/sq ft
Area Average
$435/sq ft
Difference
29.6%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2018
Living Area 3,200 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Office, Mud Room, Bathroom, Watersense Fixture(s), Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,042
Assessed Value $363,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Office, Mud Room, Bathroom, WaterSense Fixture(s), Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2018
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

166 Pearl St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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Nearby Schools

School District
Reading School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
0.7 mi | #94 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 18 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
406 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.8 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 52.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
359 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.5 mi | #275 of 824 | Score: 51.6
Dropped 192 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
236 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.6 mi | #158 of 824 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Joshua Eaton School
1.6 mi | #93 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.6 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.1 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

41.1%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73538148
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 18, 2026
$1,579,000
MLS #73538148 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73035834
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 30, 2022
$1,399,000
MLS #73035834
Sold
Jul 30, 2018
$980,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jun 6, 2018
$929,900
Original listing
Agent: Chuha & Scouten Team Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 18, 2026 Sold $1,579,000
Nov 30, 2022 Sold $1,399,000
Jun 6, 2018 New Listing Added $929,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$306

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $5,042 $363,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,042
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$363,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Chuha & Scouten Team
Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TEAM0335
Office MLS ID AN4648
Listing Data Updated Aug 1, 2018 6:22 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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