18 Wescroft Rd Reading, MA 01867
Estimated payment $4,627/month
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Medical Services
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
- Open Floorplan
- Landscaped Professionally
About This Home
Welcome to 18 WESCROFT ROAD! This adorable 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath Cape is nestled in Reading’s coveted WEST SIDE. Charming is the best way to describe this home which offers timeless CURB APPEAL and a flexible floor plan with warm HARDWOOD FLOORS, a SPACIOUS UPDATED KITCHEN, & a fireplaced living room, and a sun-filled eat-in kitchen. A LARGE MUDROOM provides everyday convenience, while the deck and backyard are perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, generous bedrooms and a second updated full bath create space for everyone. Complete with an ATTACHED GARAGE, this home sits in one of Reading’s most desirable neighborhood locations close to schools, parks, commuter rail, and major routes. A perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience—don’t miss your chance to call the West Side home! THIS ONE WON'T LAST!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,639
Year Built
- Built in 1940 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 8,019 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped Professionally
- Garden
- Property is zoned S15
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,357 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Insulated Windows
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Call Supt Elementary School
- Parker Middle School
- Reading High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:010.000000237.0,732073
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Park
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,639 | $758,500 | $474,500 | $284,000 |
| 2024 | $8,540 | $728,700 | $455,800 | $272,900 |
| 2023 | $8,272 | $657,000 | $411,000 | $246,000 |
| 2022 | $7,962 | $597,300 | $373,600 | $223,700 |
| 2021 | $7,754 | $561,500 | $358,000 | $203,500 |
| 2020 | $7,455 | $534,400 | $340,700 | $193,700 |
| 2019 | $7,233 | $508,300 | $324,500 | $183,800 |
| 2018 | $6,648 | $479,300 | $306,000 | $173,300 |
| 2017 | $6,344 | $452,200 | $288,700 | $163,500 |
| 2016 | $6,367 | $439,100 | $260,700 | $178,400 |
| 2015 | $6,146 | $418,100 | $248,300 | $169,800 |
| 2014 | $5,093 | $345,500 | $231,000 | $114,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | For Sale | $739,000 | +32.7% | $545 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/15/2018 10/15/18 | Sold | $557,000 | +7.1% | $417 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/28/2018 08/28/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/22/2018 08/22/18 | For Sale | $519,900 | +11.8% | $389 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/15/2015 10/15/15 | Sold | $465,000 | 0.0% | $348 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/07/2015 09/07/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/28/2015 08/28/15 | Off Market | $465,000 | -- | -- | |
| 08/26/2015 08/26/15 | For Sale | $459,000 | +3.1% | $344 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/23/2013 04/23/13 | Sold | $445,000 | +4.7% | $333 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/12/2013 04/12/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/04/2013 04/04/13 | For Sale | $424,900 | +60.3% | $318 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/24/2012 12/24/12 | Sold | $265,000 | +10.5% | $225 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/12/2012 12/12/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/06/2012 12/06/12 | For Sale | $239,900 | -- | $204 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $557,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $465,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $445,000 | -- | |
| Foreclosure Deed | $263,344 | -- | |
| Deed | $225,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $29,437 | -- | |
| Deed | $160,802 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $372,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $163,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73424713
APN: READ-000010-000000-000237
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