$500,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2013

51 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,711 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$292 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2021

LOCATION! KITCHEN! PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! Perfect colonial in desirable west side of Reading. Quality brand new kitchen professionally designed with granite counters and hardwood floors. Generous sized living room with fireplace and French doors. Four season room and deck off of dining room. Three good sized bedrooms. Skylight in one on the bathrooms. Finished walkout lower level with patio. Pella windows. Alarm. Oversized one car garage with plenty of space for bikes, lawn mower and snow blower. Fully fenced in back yard. Walking distance to the Commuter Rail, Library, and Town Center. Just 2-3 miles from Routes 93 and 95. A wonderful place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Higginson

Rezendes Real Estate Listed on: 10/23/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Philip Vita

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,276

Year Built

1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1963

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Laundromat
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Storm Windows
  • Flooring: Wood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Concrete Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: First Floor
  • Family Room: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Oil, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

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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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Ravech

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dana Ravech

    Signal Real Estate

    (617) 488-9549

    1 in this area

    101 Total Sales

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  • Justin Rollo

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Justin Rollo

    Signal Real Estate

    (978) 790-4381

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Justin Rollo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Bridget Letarte

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

  • Philip Vita

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Philip Vita

    Compass

    (781) 729-4663

    3 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Philip Vita
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  • Ted Higginson

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ted Higginson

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71600300

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000159

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

51 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA

This home is located at 51 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 and is currently priced at $500,000, approximately $292 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 51 Bancroft Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Birch Meadow Elementary School, Walter S. Parker Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School.

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