$649,900
SOLD JUL 30, 2019

20 Washington St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,725 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$238 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Reading
  • Screened Porch
  • Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of July 2019

The historic Wendell Bancroft Home C. 1867,included in The National Register of historical places 1984, is a rare example of a GOTHIC Revival Home in Reading.. From the cross gable hip roof dormers ,decorative barge board trim with GOTHIC Lancet windows , to the grand curved mahogany staircase and 14ft. ceiling, this is a gem awaiting your imagination. Previously renovated to 2 fam use. Current use is as a single family. Add back two walls and bring to code according to architectural plans sellers had prepared. The 13X17 room on 2nd currently a kitchen could be a bedroom. There are many floor plan options. The kids will all want the extensive 3rd floor which includes a bedroom and wonderful family area. Such a perfect intown locale.,walk to stores ,restaurants, school, parks and the ever popular commuter rail. Historical records note home built 1867 while public records state 1920..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bobbie Botticelli

Colonial Manor Realty Listed on: 05/02/2019

Co-Listed By

Alicia Botticelli-Tarasuk

Colonial Manor Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Rogers

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Bradford

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Bradford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,349

Year Built

  • Built in 1867

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Screened Porch
  • Property is zoned S15
  • Attic
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:016.0-0000-0216.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,349

Year Built

Built in 1867

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Gothic Revival
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Certified Historic, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 238.50
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1867
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1867

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Walk-up Attic
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X17, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X15, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X14, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X17, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 5: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 13X14, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • No Rooms: 8
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X17, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X18, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X17, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Gas Stove
  • Laundry: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 8X11, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X17, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished Basement
  • Main Lo: B32911
  • Main So: G61700
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2725.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • Insulation Feature: Blown In, Cellulose - Fiber

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Call supt
  • Middle School: Call supt
  • High School: RMHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 652800.00
  • Acre: 0.19
  • Lot Size: 8450.00
  • Page: 451
  • Parcel Number: M:016.0-0000-0216.0
  • Zoning: S15
  • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive, Cleared, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Prog. Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9289.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 732773

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
Inacio Alan C and Inacio Sandra B
Bought by
Inacio Ft and Inacio
Current Estimated Value
$975,512

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2008
Sold by
Donahue James P and Kenney Timothy J
Bought by
20 Washington Reading

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1987
Sold by
Drew Rt
Bought by
Donahue James P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,200
Interest Rate
10.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 -- None Available
Deed -- --
Deed $215,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $519,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $440,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $525,309 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $75,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $177,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $184,100 No Value Available
Previous Owner $194,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Sold $649,900 0.0% $238 / Sq Ft
05/25/2019 05/25/19 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2019 05/18/19 Price Changed $649,900 -3.7% $238 / Sq Ft
05/02/2019 05/02/19 For Sale $674,900 +9.7% $248 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $615,000 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
03/07/2015 03/07/15 Off Market $615,000 -- --
03/04/2015 03/04/15 For Sale $599,900 +12.1% $176 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Sold $535,000 -2.6% $157 / Sq Ft
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2012 03/22/12 For Sale $549,000 -- $161 / 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 $10,349 $908,600 $442,400 $466,200
2024 $10,468 $893,200 $434,900 $458,300
2023 $10,594 $841,500 $409,700 $431,800
2022 $10,264 $770,000 $374,900 $395,100
2021 $9,667 $700,000 $323,300 $376,700
2020 $9,715 $696,400 $312,900 $383,500
2019 $9,289 $652,800 $293,300 $359,500
2018 $8,620 $621,500 $279,200 $342,300
2017 $8,142 $580,300 $260,700 $319,600
2016 $7,730 $533,100 $259,600 $273,500
2015 -- $513,800 $239,900 $273,900
2014 $7,392 $501,500 $231,700 $269,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72492628

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000016-000000-000216