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119 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$937,500
Est. $5,677/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,540
Sq Ft
$609
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1880
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 31, 2025 • MLS# 73411580 Copied!

About this home

Fall in love with this thoughtfully redesigned and extensively renovated home set on a corner lot in a highly sought after neighborhood. From the mature plantings, lush garden beds and walkways, a large deck overlooking the private backyard and patio, this home is a gem inside and out. The main level offers an open living and dining space with a new kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless appliances and skylights. The spacious primary bedroom on this level includes a new full bath and an impressive walk in closet. A half bath tucked by the front hall rounds out this floor. The second level comprises an office, a full bath and three well proportioned bedrooms. The long list of improvements for this home include all new electricals and extensive plumbing updates including ductless cooling & heating! The highly desirable location offers proximity to top rated schools from elementary to high school, and is a short hop to the vibrant downtown for shopping and dining and so much more!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,540 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $974,900
Final Sale Price: $937,500
Difference: $37,400 (-3.8%)
Performance Metrics
96.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $633
Sale $/sq ft: $609
This property sold for $609 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.8% below the original asking price.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$609/sq ft
Area Average
$417/sq ft
Difference
+46.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,540 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Laminate, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry First Floor
Features Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Home Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio

Parking

Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $8,835
Assessed Value $775,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Home Office
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Condition: Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

119 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Reading School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.7 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 52.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
359 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.0 mi | #158 of 824 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.5 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.7 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.4 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Austin Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

28.2%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 24, 2025
$937,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Jul 31, 2025
$974,900
Original listing
Agent: Sara Hrono Office: Century 21 North East
Previous Transaction - MLS #73222486
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 21, 2024
$700,000
MLS #73222486

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 31, 2025 New Listing Added $974,900
May 21, 2024 Sold $700,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
15 days
Price per Sq Ft
$609

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,835 $775,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,835
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$775,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sara Hrono
Listing Office Century 21 North East
Agent MLS ID BB921264
Office MLS ID AN4349
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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