NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $791,000 - $834,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,646 Sq Ft
$491/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2021

Last sale price $600,000 $365 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,151/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of February 2021

Amazing location for this rare 4 bedroom home in the heart of the much desired Birch Meadow neighborhood. Enjoy the warmth of the wood burning fireplace in living room. Updated insulated dual pane windows. Oak hardwood floors. Large two room family bath. 3 season room at rear of home with access to large eat in kitchen and steps to back yard. Updated Budrerus natural gas heating system with lifetime warranty stainless steel Super Store indirect hot water heater. Large (19'7 x 12'7) 1 car garage with automatic door and additional storage and direct 1st floor access. Easily add a 5th bedroom by adding closet to 1st level family room. Potential for 1st floor in-law with no steps and access to bathroom, bedroom and private entry on its own level. Located cross the street from Reading Memorial High School tennis courts, ball fields and playground. Near Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Burbank YMCA with indoor pools and lighted out door skating at Castene Field.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Bean

Joe Bean Real Estate Listed on: 12/09/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Edwards

The Edwards Group, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,247

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.0-0000-0344.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,247

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 376.61
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1965

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12'6X12'3, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 11'6X11'6, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13'1X9'8, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13'7X12, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Handicap Accessible
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 11'9X7, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Dressing Room, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 8X6, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Handicap Accessible, Washer Hookup, Pedestal Sink
  • No Rooms: 8
  • Dining Room: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12'4X9'6, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 16'8X12, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchen: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X12'3, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Main Level, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 19'6X13'8, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12'5X11'5, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Main Level, Exterior Access
  • Other Room 2: Name: Foyer, On Level: First Floor, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Main Lo: AN1010
  • Main So: NB2608
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1646.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Vinyl, Brick
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Fuses
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Hot Water: Tank, Separate Booster
  • Utility Connections: 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, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 552900.00
  • Acre: 0.21
  • Lot Size: 9000.00
  • Page: 475
  • Parcel Number: M:027.0-0000-0344.0
  • Zoning: S15
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7713.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 735567
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Wolday Surafeal and Wolday Eyasu
Bought by
Wolday Surafeal and Bereket Meron
Current Estimated Value
$808,171

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$509,047
Outstanding Balance
$465,539
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$328,875

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2016
Sold by
Gilligan Lawrence M
Bought by
Lawrence M Gilligan Ir M and Lawrence Teague
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
Wolday Surafeal -- None Available
Wolday Surafeal -- None Available
Lawrence M Gilligan Ir M -- --
Gilligan Lawrence M -- --
Gilligan Lawrence M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wolday Surafeal $509,047
Closed Wolday Surafeal $509,047
Previous Owner Wolday Surafeal $510,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2021 02/01/21 Sold $600,000 -3.2% $365 / Sq Ft
12/20/2020 12/20/20 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2020 12/09/20 For Sale $619,900 -- $377 / 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 $8,247 $724,100 $478,200 $245,900
2024 $8,152 $695,600 $459,400 $236,200
2023 $7,896 $627,200 $414,200 $213,000
2022 $7,891 $592,000 $376,500 $215,500
2021 $8,025 $581,100 $360,800 $220,300
2020 $7,713 $552,900 $343,300 $209,600
2019 $7,495 $526,700 $327,000 $199,700
2018 $6,889 $496,700 $308,400 $188,300
2017 $6,574 $468,600 $290,900 $177,700
2016 $6,294 $434,100 $262,800 $171,300
2015 $6,076 $413,300 $250,200 $163,100
2014 $5,669 $384,600 $232,800 $151,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72765473

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000344