$650,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2017

79 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

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

Recently Sold

$391 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2021

Charming Hip Roof Colonial located within walking distance to the newly renovated public library, town center, commuter rail, bus and easy access to all highways. First floor has a lovely foyer, living room, formal dining room with wainscoting, windowseat and french doors, beautiful kitchen with a large island, SS appliances, wainscoting and coffered ceilings plus a half bath. Second floor offers three nice sized bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom with marble tile & additional custom built cabinet with a marble top. Third floor space is currently used as a play room and another half bath with a soap stone sink is located in the lower level. Windows updated excluding two, nicely landscaped partially fenced in back yard with a stone patio, pergola & a one car detached garage. Updates: 2016 Stone Patio and Back Stairs: 2015 Roof, Irrigation system, Landscaping, Garage door & third floor rugs 2014: Exterior and Interior painted, Central Air, French Drain System and an Epoxy floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sumi Sinnatamby

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 04/05/2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sumi Sinnatamby

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 04/05/2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,703

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors
  • Basement: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 13X12
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 11X10
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Basement
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 13X14
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor, 13X13
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 13X14
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 13X14
  • Oth1 Room Name: Foyer
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Oth2 Room Name: Play Room
  • Oth2 Dimen: 19X19
  • Oth2 Dscrp: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Asbestos
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Foundation: Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: School Dept
  • Middle School: Parker
  • High School: Rmhs

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES

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

Average Home Value in this Area

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Gormady

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Susan Gormady

    Classified Realty Group

    (617) 212-6301

    95 in this area

    231 Total Sales

    Susan Gormady
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  • Katie Varney

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Katie Varney

    Classified Realty Group

    (617) 596-4512

    46 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Katie Varney
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sumi Sinnatamby

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (781) 249-7889

    19 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Sumi Sinnatamby
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72140845

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000387

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

79 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA

This home is located at 79 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 and is currently priced at $650,000, approximately $390 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 79 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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