Seller's Agent in 2025
Sara Hrono
Century 21 North East
(617) 222-0931
4 in this area
172 Total Sales
119 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,540
Sq Ft
5,950
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- Landscaped Professionally
- Property is near public transit and schools
About This Home
As of September 2025Fall in love with this thoughtfully redesigned and extensively renovated home set on a corner lot in a highly sought after neighborhood. From the mature plantings, lush garden beds and walkways, a large deck overlooking the private backyard and patio, this home is a gem inside and out. The main level offers an open living and dining space with a new kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless appliances and skylights. The spacious primary bedroom on this level includes a new full bath and an impressive walk in closet. A half bath tucked by the front hall rounds out this floor. The second level comprises an office, a full bath and three well proportioned bedrooms. The long list of improvements for this home include all new electricals and extensive plumbing updates including ductless cooling & heating! The highly desirable location offers proximity to top rated schools from elementary to high school, and is a short hop to the vibrant downtown for shopping and dining and so much more!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,835
Year Built
- Built in 1880 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 5,950 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned S15
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,540 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Window Screens
- Entrance Foyer
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Cooler
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Cedar Closet
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
Parking
- 4 Car Parking Spaces
- Paved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000017.0,734471
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 30, 2025
Closed on
Sep 24, 2025
Sold by
Mesa Nelson D
Bought by
Liu Chang and Sun Taoyanran
Seller's Agent
Sara Hrono
Century 21 North East
Buyer's Agent
Dream Team
Dreamega International Realty LLC
List Price
$974,900
Sold Price
$937,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,400
-3.84%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,895
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.38%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$698,121
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$235,484
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 10, 2024
Closed on
May 24, 2024
Sold by
Paulette N Beardsell T N and Paulette Worrall
Bought by
Mesa Nelson D
Seller's Agent
Joe Bean
Joe Bean Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sara Hrono
Century 21 North East
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-6.65%
Views
41
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.16%
Original Mortgage
$641,500
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 2004
Sold by
Newman-Beardsell Paulette
Bought by
Newman-Beardsell Paulette
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $937,500 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $700,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $641,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 09/24/25 | Sold | $937,500 | -3.8% | $609 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/16/2025 08/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/30/2025 07/30/25 | For Sale | $974,900 | +39.3% | $633 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/21/2024 05/21/24 | Sold | $700,000 | -6.7% | $455 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/16/2024 04/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/14/2024 04/14/24 | For Sale | $749,900 | 0.0% | $487 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/14/2024 04/14/24 | Off Market | $749,900 | -- | -- | |
| 04/10/2024 04/10/24 | For Sale | $749,900 | -- | $487 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,835 | $775,700 | $466,700 | $309,000 |
| 2024 | $8,733 | $745,100 | $448,300 | $296,800 |
| 2023 | $8,458 | $671,800 | $404,200 | $267,600 |
| 2022 | $8,142 | $610,800 | $367,500 | $243,300 |
| 2021 | $8,069 | $584,300 | $352,100 | $232,200 |
| 2020 | $7,758 | $556,100 | $335,100 | $221,000 |
| 2019 | $7,538 | $529,700 | $319,200 | $210,500 |
| 2018 | $6,928 | $499,500 | $301,000 | $198,500 |
| 2017 | $6,611 | $471,200 | $283,900 | $187,300 |
| 2016 | $6,061 | $418,000 | $256,500 | $161,500 |
| 2015 | $5,851 | $398,000 | $244,200 | $153,800 |
| 2014 | $5,458 | $370,300 | $227,200 | $143,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sara Hrono
-
Dream Team
D
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Dream Team
Dreamega International Realty LLC
(617) 655-9357
3 in this area
249 Total Sales
-
Joe Bean
Seller's Agent in 2024
Joe Bean
Joe Bean Real Estate
(781) 771-1079
9 in this area
47 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73411580
APN: READ-000027-000000-000017
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