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97 Prospect Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$821,000
Est. $5,140/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,093
Sq Ft
$265
Price/Sq Ft
0.34
Acres
1894
Year Built
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 25, 2019 • MLS# 72487829 Copied!

About this home

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.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SANSON TAYLOR
Mailing Address 97 PROSPECT ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,770,000
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $21,913
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($310)
Estimated Annual Tax $22,223

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $528,500 $1,216,200 $1,770,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 9, 2021 $1,600,000 77472/495

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 (89.9% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,093 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $819,900
Final Sale Price: $821,000
Difference: +$1,100 (+0.1%)
Performance Metrics
100.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $265
Sale $/sq ft: $265
This property sold for $265 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$265/sq ft
Area Average
$447/sq ft
Difference
40.7%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1894
Living Area 3,093 sq ft
Lot Size 0.34 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Interior Entry
Laundry Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features Bedroom

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric Fuses
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $9,464
Assessed Value $682,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bedroom
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry
Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

97 Prospect Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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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
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.3 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
0.8 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
RISE PreSchool
1.0 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.0 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
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
2.0 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.0 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.3 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.1 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.0 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

48.8%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72794721
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Previously Sold
Apr 9, 2021
$1,600,000
MLS #72794721
Sold
Jun 5, 2019
$821,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Apr 25, 2019
$819,900
Original listing
Agent: Jan Triglione Team Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 9, 2021 Sold $1,600,000
Apr 25, 2019 New Listing Added $819,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$265

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $9,464 $682,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,464
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$682,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jan Triglione Team
Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Agent MLS ID TEAM0169
Office MLS ID B95198
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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