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119 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$700,000
Est. $3,726/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,540
Sq Ft
$455
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1880
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73222486

About this home

One of Reading's most sought after Birch Meadow locations! Welcoming large foyer. Oak hardwood floors. Eat in kitchen with recessed lights and white cabinets. Vinyl replacement windows. Large 9 x 8, 2nd floor updated bath with ceramic tiled floors and headboard walls. 3-4, 2nd floor bedrooms with wood floors. Options on both levels for potential home offices. Natural gas Burnham boiler heating system with indirect fired stainless steel hot water heater installed 11/15/20. Architectural shingled roof. 2nd laundry connection in dining room on 1st level. 3 season porch for summer entertaining leads to back yard, L shaped deck. Pull down attic has 2 semi finished rooms for storage or potential future expansion. Near downtown Reading shops, eateries and pubs, Birch Meadow Elementary, Coolidge Middle and Reading Memorial High School, commuter rail station, play grounds, tennis courts, library, ballfields and YMCA w/ fitness center and indoor pools.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,900
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: $49,900 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $487
Sale $/sq ft: $455
This property sold for $455 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,540 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Microwave
Interior Features
Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding, Sun Room, Foyer
Laundry Features
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.14 acres
Lot Size
5,950 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1400
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Frontage Length
163 ft
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$8,733
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$745,100
Parcel Number
M:027.000000017.0,734471
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Crack in window glass in family room. Bedroom 4 is pass thru to main bedroom. Piano, washer and dryer included.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

119 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Birch Meadow
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Coolidge Ms
Rating information coming soon
High School
Rmhs
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $728
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

25.3%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73411580
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 24, 2025
$937,500
MLS #73411580
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Sold
May 21, 2024
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2024
$749,900
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Bean Office: Joe Bean Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 24, 2025 Sold $937,500 —
Apr 10, 2024 New Listing Added $749,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$455

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,733 $745,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,733
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$745,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joseph Bean
Listing Office Joe Bean Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB330177
Office MLS ID AN1010

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