The iconic Octagon House, Dr. Horace Wakefield House, is a landmark in Reading Center! If you are a historic home lover like me, this house will completely amaze you! The details + special features are unlike anything else. The exterior first impression is the first clue; porches & eaves have heavy zigzag trim + brackets, some of which have carvings resembling gargoyles. A side screen porch is a favorite spot! Step inside to find a stunning foyer w/ gracious curved staircase, the site of many prom & wedding photos. Every room beyond is unique & has beautiful trim details & true craftsmanship that will always look amazing. High ceilings & quarter-sawn oak floors add to the grandeur. And if these walls could talk - a bookcase on the 2nd floor reveals a hidden staircase to a third-floor cupola, designed to be used for the Underground Railroad. For today's lifestyle, the kitchen is updated w/ maple cabinets, stainless appliances & huge island, mudroom w/ radiant heat, etc. SO much to love!
Sold for $1,300,000
$1,300,000
97 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
5beds
3,043sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,369,000 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$4,119 Estimated rent
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$1.29M - $1.48M
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High ceilingsQuarter-sawn oak floorsBeautiful trim detailsGracious curved staircaseStunning foyerMaple cabinetsIconic octagon house
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Listed by:
Team Suzanne and Company 781-275-2156,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Suzanne Koller 781-496-8254
Bought with:
Amy Frizzi
Ivy Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73148987
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Crown Molding, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble, Recessed Lighting, Pedestal Sink
- Level: Second
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Archway, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Decorative Molding, Bathroom, Library, Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,043
- Total interior livable area: 3,043 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Balcony, Storage, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 733270
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique,Italianate,Gothic Revival,Octagon
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
- Roof: Rubber,Other
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
- Subdivision: Hunt Memorial Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $786,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,906
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
- Exclusions: None. See Attached List For Inclusions & Negotiable Items.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/2/2023 | Sold | $1,300,000+14.2%$427/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73148987 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Contingent | $1,138,000$374/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73148987 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,138,000+313.8%$374/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73148987 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/1998 | Sold | $275,000$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,265 +21.5% | $1,076,800 +25% |
| 2024 | $10,092 +1.9% | $861,100 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $9,906 +8.4% | $786,800 +14.8% |
| 2022 | $9,139 +4.5% | $685,600 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $8,749 +4% | $633,500 +5% |
| 2020 | $8,416 +2.7% | $603,300 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $8,191 +9.7% | $575,600 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $7,466 +3% | $538,300 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $7,251 +9.7% | $516,800 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $6,612 -0.4% | $456,000 +1% |
| 2015 | $6,637 +3.7% | $451,500 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $6,403 +5% | $434,400 +6.4% |
| 2013 | $6,097 +2.8% | $408,100 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $5,930 +12.8% | $419,100 +10% |
| 2011 | $5,259 -5.7% | $381,100 -6% |
| 2010 | $5,574 -5.9% | $405,400 -9.6% |
| 2009 | $5,925 -1.1% | $448,500 -5.6% |
| 2008 | $5,988 +6.8% | $475,200 +2.3% |
| 2007 | $5,608 +8.7% | $464,600 +8.8% |
| 2006 | $5,158 +10.1% | $427,000 +14.5% |
| 2005 | $4,686 +15.6% | $372,800 +12.5% |
| 2004 | $4,052 +22.1% | $331,300 +14.7% |
| 2003 | $3,318 +9.7% | $288,800 +29% |
| 2001 | $3,025 +1.8% | $223,900 +11.4% |
| 2000 | $2,971 +8.9% | $200,900 +18.7% |
| 1999 | $2,729 | $169,200 |
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Neighborhood: 01867
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10J. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Walter S Parker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Killam
- Middle: Parker
- High: Reading
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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