NOT LISTED FOR SALE

142 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $836,000 - $880,618

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,561 Sq Ft
$547/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2024

Last sale price $800,000 $512 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,344/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2024

Amazing Birch Meadow location for this expanded Victorian home. Large family room addition with vaulted ceilings, built ins and bay window with window seat. Oak and maple hardwood floors. A full bath on each level. Insulated windows. Potential for 1st floor bedroom if needed. Potential to to convert mud room to home office. Natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking and dryer. New 200 amp circuit breaker electrical panel (2019). Large unfinished basement with shelving for storage. Large rear deck (26x15) overlooking expansive fenced back yard with storage shed. Perennial gardens will bloom this spring. Top location near commuter rail station, library, elementary, middle and high school, tennis courts, ballfields, playgrounds, YMCA with 2 indoor pools, childcare centers, town center shops, eateries and pubs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Bean

Joe Bean Real Estate Listed on: 02/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Pauline Marino

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,561 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Mud Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Birch Meadow* Elementary School
  • Coolidge* Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000121.0,735079

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,973

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 149.0625
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 101.611111
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 152.375
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 65.3125
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 29.791666
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 236.291666
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 258.555555
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Area: 165.625
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.9375
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1561
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN1010
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 480.4
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 512.49
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Frontage Length: 100
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:027.000000121.0,735079
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13895
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 30
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8973
  • Tax Book Number: 11376

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow*
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge*

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2025
Sold by
Dicarlo Marco P and Dicarlo Karen A
Bought by
Dicarlo Melwak Ft and Dicarlo
Current Estimated Value
$833,337

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2024
Closed on
Mar 19, 2024
Sold by
Dicarlo Marco P
Bought by
Dicarlo Marco P and Dicarlo Karen A
Seller's Agent
Joe Bean
Joe Bean Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pauline Marino
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,100
6.68%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.75%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Cleary Richard M and Cleary Nancy K
Bought by
Cleary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1967
Bought by
Cleary Richard M and Cleary Nancy K
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dicarlo Melwak Ft -- None Available
Dicarlo Melwak Ft -- None Available
Dicarlo Marco P -- None Available
Dicarlo Marco P -- None Available
Cleary -- --
Cleary -- --
Cleary Richard M $22,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dicarlo Marco P $760,000
Previous Owner Cleary Richard M $17,000
Previous Owner Cleary Richard M $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Sold $800,000 +6.7% $512 / Sq Ft
02/10/2024 02/10/24 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2024 02/07/24 For Sale $749,900 -- $480 / 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 $9,371 $822,700 $496,600 $326,100
2024 $9,263 $790,400 $477,100 $313,300
2023 $8,973 $712,700 $430,200 $282,500
2022 $8,637 $647,900 $391,100 $256,800
2021 $8,562 $620,000 $374,700 $245,300
2020 $8,232 $590,100 $356,600 $233,500
2019 $7,997 $562,000 $339,600 $222,400
2018 $7,351 $530,000 $320,300 $209,700
2017 $7,016 $500,100 $302,200 $197,900
2016 $6,521 $449,700 $272,900 $176,800
2015 $6,296 $428,300 $259,900 $168,400
2014 $5,872 $398,400 $241,700 $156,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73200426

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000121