$843,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2021

79 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,664 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$507 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of June 2021

Welcome home to this charming quintessential library district hip roof colonial located w/in walking distance to downtown, commuter rail & area parks. Step inside to find modern amenities mixed with old world charm. Entertaining will be a delight in your beautifully updated kitchen w/granite, gas range, Sub-zero frig, coffered ceiling & large center island. Formal dining room open to living space offers wainscoting, french doors, & quaint window seat. Head outside to find a stone patio & perfectly sized partially fenced in backyard w/ pergola, detached garage, & plenty of room to entertain. Rounding out the home are 3 spacious bedrooms with walk in master closet & hardwood floors throughout. Take note of gorgeous full bath with marble counters & makeup station, plus 2 ½ baths. Bonus walk up attic provides more space for playroom, home office, or guest suite. Newer HVAC, roof, windows, electrical, irrigation & central air. Turn key condition ready for you to enjoy today - it's all here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Gormady

Classified Realty Group Listed on: 04/21/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Varney

Classified Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,532

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,664 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Play Room

Kitchen

  • <<OvenToken>>
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:021.000000387.0,734493

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,532

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Play Room, Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 110
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 182
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 182
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 182
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 169
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 1664
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: B95141
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 438.1
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 506.61
  • MAIN SO: B95141

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:021.000000387.0,734493
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 6326
  • PAGE: 69

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8532
  • Tax Book Number: 69359

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Barrows
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2011
Sold by
Grace M Faulkner T M and Grace Faulkner
Bought by
Giguere Michael J
Current Estimated Value
$961,351

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
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
Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $674,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $552,500 New Conventional
Closed $387,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $48,400 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $325,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2021 06/03/21 Sold $843,000 +15.6% $507 / Sq Ft
04/27/2021 04/27/21 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 For Sale $729,000 +12.2% $438 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Sold $650,000 +14.2% $391 / Sq Ft
04/10/2017 04/10/17 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2017 04/05/17 For Sale $569,000 +17.3% $342 / Sq Ft
03/27/2014 03/27/14 Sold $485,000 -3.0% $269 / Sq Ft
01/27/2014 01/27/14 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2014 01/22/14 For Sale $499,900 -- $278 / 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 $9,703 $851,900 $468,100 $383,800
2024 $9,595 $818,700 $449,700 $369,000
2023 $9,300 $738,700 $405,400 $333,300
2022 $8,667 $650,200 $368,600 $281,600
2021 $8,532 $617,800 $353,200 $264,600
2020 $8,205 $588,200 $336,100 $252,100
2019 $7,976 $560,500 $320,100 $240,400
2018 $7,296 $526,000 $301,900 $224,100
2017 $6,967 $496,600 $284,800 $211,800
2016 $6,471 $446,300 $257,200 $189,100
2015 $6,083 $413,800 $244,900 $168,900
2014 $5,679 $385,300 $227,800 $157,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72818182

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000387