NOT LISTED FOR SALE

142 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

Reading Area

Estimated Value: $939,789

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,561 Sq Ft
$602/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 15, 2024

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

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,095 / mo

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
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 13,895 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • 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
  • 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

0.32 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Year Built: 1890
  • 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 Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • 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 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 Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Sq Ft: 13895
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8973

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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)

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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

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