NOT LISTED FOR SALE

59 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $840,000 - $977,627

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,525 Sq Ft
$601/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 1, 2021

Last sale price $708,500 $465 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,642 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of November 2021

NOTHING BUT CHARM EMITS FROM THIS UPDATED TURN OF THE CENTURY COLONIAL. LOCATED IN THE MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER LIBRARY AREA OF READING GIVES THIS HOME ACCESS TO ALL THE CONVENIENCES OF IN-TOWN LIVING. WHEN DESIGNING THE ADDITION, SELLERS GAVE SERIOUS THOUGHT INTO THE NEEDED SPACE FOR TODAY'S LIFESTYLE. HOME FEATURES A CUSTOM MAHOGANY KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS AND BACKSPLASH, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, 2 FULL UPDATED BATHROOMS, BREAKFAST ROOM, 1ST FLR. FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, LOWER LEVEL OVERSZ'D PLAYROOM WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO EXTERIOR, NEWER ROOF, UPDATED WINDOWS, NEW GAS H/W HEATER, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, NICELY LANDSCAPED PRIVATE YARD WITH PATIO AND DECK --- AND THE LIST GOES ON! THIS IS A MUST SEE HOME!!! FOR COVID SAFETY, VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK UPON ENTERING THE HOUSE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia DeWolfe

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 08/11/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Casey Doherty

Classified Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • 2

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Queen Anne
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Directions: Middlesex Avenue to Bancroft Avenue
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Beadboard
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • MAIN SO: B95141
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Dining Area, Play Room
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Disclosures: Drainage Easement 10' Runs Along The Rear Lot Line. First Flr. Front Three Windows Are Original. Please Ask Listing Agent For A Copy Of Additional Paperwork Which Is Available For Review By Buyers.
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Lot Features: Easements, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 1
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Supt.

Lot Info

  • LOT SIZE: 6600
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534
  • Zoning: 101

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8780.4
  • Tax Book Number: 21680
  • Tax Lot: 0161
  • Tax Map Number: 021
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1992
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$916,407
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $60,000
Open $275,000
Closed $262,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Sold $708,500 -1.6% $465 / Sq Ft
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2021 08/11/21 For Sale $719,900 -- $472 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $9,330 $819,100 $469,100 $350,000
2024 $9,225 $787,100 $450,700 $336,400
2023 $8,943 $710,300 $406,300 $304,000
2022 $8,475 $635,800 $369,400 $266,400
2021 $8,372 $606,200 $353,900 $252,300
2020 $8,051 $577,100 $336,800 $240,300
2019 $7,825 $549,900 $320,800 $229,100
2018 $7,199 $519,000 $302,600 $216,400
2017 $6,872 $489,800 $285,400 $204,400
2016 $6,479 $446,800 $285,800 $161,000
2015 $6,074 $413,200 $264,100 $149,100
2014 $5,887 $399,400 $255,200 $144,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patricia DeWolfe

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Patricia DeWolfe

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (781) 258-0115

    6 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Patricia DeWolfe
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Casey Doherty

    Classified Realty Group

    (781) 944-1901

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Casey Doherty
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72879427

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000161

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

59 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA

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