Seller's Agent in 2019
Joe Bean
Joe Bean Real Estate
(781) 771-1079
9 in this area
47 Total Sales
129 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867
Estimated Value: $789,000 - $847,311
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,513
Sq Ft
$546/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- French Doors
- Central Air
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- Garden
About This Home
As of May 2019Beautiful & well maintained colonial on corner lot. 1st level features full sized laundry, oak hardwood floors, kitchen designed for entertaining with peninsula, bar seating, recessed lights. Pocket door leads to den with 10 windows. LR, DR & foyer staircase with period woodwork and oak hardwood floors. Second level features 3 unique bedrooms (2 w/ oak hdwd floors), French doors, updated full bath, renovated bedroom with palladian window, cathedral ceiling & custom built in desk. Exterior painted 2018. One car detached garage w/ automatic/keyless door. High velocity central air conditioning (2004). Weil McLain Gold 3 zone boiler (2007) with new oil tank. Natural gas at street. Top Birch Meadow neighborhood location near RISE pre-school, Birch Meadow Elementary, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School, ballfields, tennis, YMCA fitness center w/ indoor pools, playgrounds, new public library, lighted skating pond, commuter rail station, town center restaurants, pubs and shops
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- Year Round Access
- Garden
- Property is zoned S15
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Interior Spaces
- French Doors
- Basement
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Air
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:027.0-0000-0161.0
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
129 Bancroft Ave Rt
Bought by
Whicher Jonathan R and Whicher Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Joe Bean
Joe Bean Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michele Demattia Detursi
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
List Price
$589,900
Sold Price
$569,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.39%
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
$256,678
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.73%
Original Mortgage
$455,920
Outstanding Balance
$400,019
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$426,559
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2011
Sold by
Smith Brenda E
Bought by
129 Bancroft Ave Rt
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 1992
Sold by
Hurley Karen M
Bought by
Smith Brenda E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,900
Interest Rate
8.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 1989
Sold by
Goodman John R
Bought by
Hurley Karen M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
9.67%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whicher Jonathan R | $569,900 | -- | |
| 129 Bancroft Ave Rt | -- | -- | |
| Smith Brenda E | $189,900 | -- | |
| Hurley Karen M | $187,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Whicher Jonathan R | $455,920 | |
| Previous Owner | Hurley Karen M | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hurley Karen M | $133,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith Brenda E | $151,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Hurley Karen M | $20,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hurley Karen M | $60,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2019 05/03/19 | Sold | $569,900 | 0.0% | $377 / Sq Ft |
| 03/08/2019 03/08/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/07/2019 03/07/19 | Price Changed | $569,900 | -3.4% | $377 / Sq Ft |
| 02/05/2019 02/05/19 | For Sale | $589,900 | 0.0% | $390 / Sq Ft |
| 01/29/2019 01/29/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/16/2019 01/16/19 | For Sale | $589,900 | -- | $390 / 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 | $8,378 | $735,600 | $446,400 | $289,200 |
| 2024 | $8,285 | $706,900 | $428,800 | $278,100 |
| 2023 | $8,032 | $638,000 | $386,600 | $251,400 |
| 2022 | $7,741 | $580,700 | $351,500 | $229,200 |
| 2021 | $7,631 | $552,600 | $336,800 | $215,800 |
| 2020 | $7,339 | $526,100 | $320,500 | $205,600 |
| 2019 | $7,135 | $501,400 | $305,300 | $196,100 |
| 2018 | $6,562 | $473,100 | $287,900 | $185,200 |
| 2017 | $6,267 | $446,700 | $271,600 | $175,100 |
| 2016 | $5,830 | $402,100 | $245,300 | $156,800 |
| 2015 | $5,633 | $383,200 | $233,600 | $149,600 |
| 2014 | $5,259 | $356,800 | $217,300 | $139,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Joe Bean
-
Michele Demattia Detursi
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Michele Demattia Detursi
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
(781) 367-7771
18 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72441955
APN: READ-000027-000000-000161
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