$725,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

14 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,470 Sq Ft
4,569 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$493 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2025

The Symmonds-Abbott house has had just three owners, with the current owners having lived in this home for 46 years. This 8 room, 4 bedroom home with 1.5 baths is ideally located within a short distance to the Commuter rail, Library, Schools and all the stores, restaurants and events the charming downtown has to offer. Large front porch for three season living, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, built in china cabinet in the dining room, three large window seats, front and back staircases and an unfinished walk up attic. This property has character throughout. Some upgrades~ Hot Water Tank 2016 ~ Gas Furnace & Roof 2017 ~ 3 mini splits 2021 ~ Chimney rebuilt 2022 ~ Full bath 2023 ~ Shingles (front left ) 2024 ~ (dormers) 2018 ~ Electrical updated 2025.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sumi Sinnatamby

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 04/24/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sumi Sinnatamby

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 04/24/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,776

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 4,569 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,470 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • School Dept Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 733820

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,776

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Walk-up Attic
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 189
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 104.166666
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 195.75
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window Seat
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 154
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 330.75
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window Seat
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1470
  • Living Area: 1470
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 510.14
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 493.2
  • MAIN SO: AN6527

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 733820
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4569
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 306

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7776
  • Tax Book Number: 80896

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: School Dept
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
John W Ward T W and John Ward
Bought by
Giguere Michael
Seller's Agent
Sumi Sinnatamby
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sumi Sinnatamby
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-3.32%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$750,188

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,188
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2022
Sold by
Ward John W and Caulfield-Ward Ann
Bought by
John W Ward T W and John Ward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1979
Bought by
Ward John W and Caulfield-Ward Ann
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $725,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $46,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $725,000 -3.3% $493 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $749,900 -- $510 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,776 $682,700 $415,300 $267,400
2024 $7,688 $656,000 $399,000 $257,000
2023 $7,421 $589,400 $359,700 $229,700
2022 $7,145 $536,000 $327,000 $209,000
2021 $7,684 $556,400 $348,200 $208,200
2020 $7,388 $529,600 $331,300 $198,300
2019 $7,384 $518,900 $315,600 $203,300
2018 $6,788 $489,400 $297,600 $191,800
2017 $6,480 $461,900 $280,800 $181,100
2016 $5,891 $406,300 $253,600 $152,700
2015 $5,689 $387,000 $241,500 $145,500
2014 $5,308 $360,100 $224,600 $135,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73364206

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000176