Charming Central Entrance Colonial on One of the Area’s Most Beloved Streets! Welcome to this classic 3-bedroom turnkey home, freshly painted throughout & ready for you to move right in and put down your roots!. Located on a street recognized by Boston Magazine as one of the BEST PLACES TO LIVE, this home combines timeless charm w/ modern updates including a beautifully UPDATED KITCHEN W/QUARTZ COUNTERS, an adorable breakfast nook, perfect for home cooking and entertaining. ALL 3 GENEROUS SIZED BEDROOMS UP!, The house shines w/natural light & RECESSED LIGHTING . A detached two-car garage adds convenience and functionality. Enjoy a newly fenced in backyard perfect to entertain or share w/ family. Ideally situated nearby local schools and with easy access to major commuter routes, this home is the perfect home for someone looking to get into Reading and for anyone seeking both comfort and location. Roof 2011. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home on Readings coveted WEST SIDE
Sold for $930,000
$930,000
97 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
3beds
1,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.25 Acres Lot
$935,700 Zestimate®
$560/sqft
$4,713 Estimated rent
Home value
$935,700
$861,000 - $1.01M
$4,713/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 20, 2025 at 08:42pm
Listed by:
Katie Varney 617-596-4512,
Classified Realty Group 781-944-1901
Bought with:
Eric Doherty
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73389799
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 23 x 11
Office
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Entry Hall, Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,660
- Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,660
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Enclosed, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio - Enclosed, Covered Patio/Deck, Professional Landscaping
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:020.000000097.0,733591
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: WEST SIDE
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $930,000+13.4%$560/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73389799 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Contingent | $819,900$494/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73389799 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $819,900+18.8%$494/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73389799 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2021 | Sold | $689,900$416/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72855994 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2021 | Pending sale | $689,900$416/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72855994 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2021 | Contingent | $689,900$416/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72855994 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $689,900+40.1%$416/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72855994 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2017 | Sold | $492,500-1.5%$297/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2017 | Pending sale | $499,900$301/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72207280 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2017 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$301/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72207280 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2017 | Price change | $524,900-4.5%$316/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72207280 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $549,900$331/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72207280 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,729 +1.1% | $766,400 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $8,632 +3.1% | $736,500 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $8,370 +3.8% | $664,800 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $8,063 +0.6% | $604,900 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $8,015 +4% | $580,400 +5% |
| 2020 | $7,707 +2.8% | $552,500 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $7,494 +8.7% | $526,600 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,892 +4.7% | $496,900 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $6,581 +6.1% | $469,100 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $6,202 +3.6% | $427,700 +5% |
| 2015 | $5,989 +7.1% | $407,400 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $5,592 -2.3% | $379,400 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $5,722 +2.3% | $383,000 -3.1% |
| 2012 | $5,595 +3.1% | $395,400 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $5,429 +5.7% | $393,400 +5.3% |
| 2010 | $5,136 +0.4% | $373,500 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $5,116 +1.6% | $387,300 -3.1% |
| 2008 | $5,036 +2.8% | $399,700 -1.5% |
| 2007 | $4,898 +1.9% | $405,800 +1.9% |
| 2006 | $4,809 +1.8% | $398,100 +5.9% |
| 2005 | $4,724 +8.4% | $375,800 +5.4% |
| 2004 | $4,359 +18% | $356,400 +10.9% |
| 2003 | $3,693 +8.3% | $321,400 +27.3% |
| 2001 | $3,410 +4% | $252,400 +13.8% |
| 2000 | $3,280 +4.5% | $221,800 +14% |
| 1999 | $3,139 | $194,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Alice M. Barrows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Walter S Parker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Parker
- High: Rmhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Reading
- 01867
- 97 Summer Ave