$645,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2019

51 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,915 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$337 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • French Doors
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of August 2021

No longer do you have to be torn between living in a "neighborhood" and living right in the thick of things! This charming 3 bedroom colonial offers BOTH! WALK to Reading Center, schools, AND the commuter rail! You CAN'T BEAT this location. Upon entering the home you'll be greeted by french doors that lead you into the fireplaced living room, the perfect spot to cozy up on a cool fall evening. The smile on your face will grow wider as you then enter into the open concept dining room and kitchen. The renovated kitchen with granite counters and SS appliances is sure to please the Chef of the house! The sunroom directly off of the dining room offers the perfect vantage point to admire the 2-tiered deck and fenced in yard. 3 bedrooms and a full bath (with skylight) can all be found on the 2nd floor. Want even MORE space? The family room in the lower level offers endless possibilities! With a 1 car garage to keep your car safe from the elements this winter, this home checks all the boxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Philip Vita

Compass Listed on: 10/30/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Ravech

Signal Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,276

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • French Doors
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,276

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 338.90
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1963

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 8
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Beadboard
  • Family Room: On Level: Basement, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Exterior Access
  • Main Lo: AN4643
  • Main So: AN2383
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1915.00
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Foundation Size: 00 x 00

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil, Electric
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barrows
  • Middle School: Parker
  • High School: RMHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 550800.00
  • Acre: 0.17
  • Lot Size: 7273.00
  • Page: 98
  • Zoning: S15
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Prog. Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7837.88
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 733803

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
Sewall Scott A and Sewall Jennifer H
Bought by
Pickering Kenneth J and Pickering Claire F
Current Estimated Value
$906,555

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,682
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1998
Sold by
Baschwitz Michael G and Baschwitz Laurie A
Bought by
Sewall Scott A and Sewall Jennifer H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,250
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1995
Sold by
Girouard Ann M
Bought by
Baschwitz Michael G and Baschwitz Laurie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1993
Sold by
Dambrosio Thomas E and Dambrosio Kathleen M
Bought by
Girouard Ann M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $404,000 --
Deed $245,000 --
Deed $218,000 --
Deed $210,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $90,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $548,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $507,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $510,400 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $612,750 New Conventional
Closed $250,000 Balloon
Closed $332,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $350,000 New Conventional
Closed $379,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $396,682 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $208,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $174,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Sold $750,000 +7.3% $392 / Sq Ft
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2021 07/07/21 For Sale $699,000 +8.4% $365 / Sq Ft
12/13/2019 12/13/19 Sold $645,000 -0.6% $337 / Sq Ft
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2019 10/30/19 For Sale $649,000 +29.8% $339 / Sq Ft
12/19/2013 12/19/13 Sold $500,000 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
12/09/2013 12/09/13 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2013 10/29/13 Off Market $500,000 -- --
10/23/2013 10/23/13 For Sale $509,900 -- $298 / 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 $9,276 $814,400 $471,700 $342,700
2024 $9,172 $782,600 $453,100 $329,500
2023 $8,892 $706,300 $408,500 $297,800
2022 $8,567 $642,700 $371,400 $271,300
2021 $8,351 $604,700 $355,900 $248,800
2020 $8,063 $578,000 $338,600 $239,400
2019 $7,838 $550,800 $322,600 $228,200
2018 $7,210 $519,800 $304,200 $215,600
2017 $6,885 $490,700 $287,000 $203,700
2016 $6,906 $476,300 $287,400 $188,900
2015 $6,471 $440,200 $265,600 $174,600
2014 $5,936 $402,700 $256,600 $146,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72586600

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000159