$865,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2024

148 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,764 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$490 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2024

Home for the holidays! Meticulously maintained home in prime location of Reading. Enter the grand foyer of the full-shed cape and immediately embrace the woodwork, natural light and easy flow of plentiful space. Charming living rm w/woodburning fireplace leads to dining rm. Eat-in Kitchen is waiting for your personal touch. Bedrm/Office and remodeled 1/2 bath complete1st level. Steps to 2nd fl guide to front to back main bdrm w/double closets. Two add'l generous remodeled bedrms w/ample deep closets. Full bath and separate shower space make morning routine easier. Heated LL w/high ceilings is perfect for future teen-hangout/gym/office/family rm plus ample storage. Breezeway off kitchen provides a retreat to enjoy the hardscape & perennials. Private fenced in level yard welcomes games and entertainment. Gleaming hardwood flrs & detailed moulding throughout. Garage. Shed. Quick walk to top-rated schools, park, town center, library & commuter rail. Minutes to Rte 93 & 95.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marina Tramontozzi

True North Realty Listed on: 10/30/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

David Ladner

RE/MAX Harmony

RE/MAX Harmony

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,384

Year Built

  • Built in 1948 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,764 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Birch Meadow Elementary School
  • Coolidge Middle School
  • Rmhs/Ap High School

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000122.0,735080

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,384

Year Built

Built in 1948 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breezeway, Sun Room, High Speed Internet
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 117
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 130
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 247
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 154
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 136
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 322
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1764
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2670
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 481.29
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 490.36
  • MAIN SO: AN5976
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:027.000000122.0,735080
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16866
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9384
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2016
Sold by
Mejail Gabriel C and Mejail Carol
Bought by
Mejail Gabriel C and Mejail Carol
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$868,380

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2016
Sold by
Mejail Gabriel C and Mejail Carol
Bought by
Mejail Gabriel C and Mejail Carol

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2003
Sold by
Kathios Carol and Mejail Carol
Bought by
Mejail Carol and Mejail Gabriel C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2000
Sold by
Dolan Philip T and Dolan Janis
Bought by
Mejail Gabriel C and Kathios Carol
Source: Public Records

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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
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $314,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $692,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $692,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $90,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $61,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $247,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $248,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $248,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $249,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $251,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Sold $865,000 +1.9% $490 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2024 10/30/24 For Sale $849,000 -- $481 / 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 $9,494 $833,500 $507,800 $325,700
2024 $9,384 $800,700 $487,800 $312,900
2023 $9,091 $722,100 $439,900 $282,200
2022 $8,751 $656,500 $399,900 $256,600
2021 $8,591 $622,100 $383,200 $238,900
2020 $8,258 $592,000 $364,600 $227,400
2019 $8,026 $564,000 $347,300 $216,700
2018 $7,377 $531,900 $327,500 $204,400
2017 $5,086 $501,800 $309,000 $192,800
2016 $7,047 $486,000 $279,100 $206,900
2015 $6,802 $462,700 $265,700 $197,000
2014 $6,346 $430,500 $247,200 $183,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73307692

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000122