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142 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$800,000
Est. $4,258/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,561
Sq Ft
$512
Price/Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
1890
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
2
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73200426

About this home

Amazing Birch Meadow location for this expanded Victorian home. Large family room addition with vaulted ceilings, built ins and bay window with window seat. Oak and maple hardwood floors. A full bath on each level. Insulated windows. Potential for 1st floor bedroom if needed. Potential to to convert mud room to home office. Natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking and dryer. New 200 amp circuit breaker electrical panel (2019). Large unfinished basement with shelving for storage. Large rear deck (26x15) overlooking expansive fenced back yard with storage shed. Perennial gardens will bloom this spring. Top location near commuter rail station, library, elementary, middle and high school, tennis courts, ballfields, playgrounds, YMCA with 2 indoor pools, childcare centers, town center shops, eateries and pubs.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,900
Final Sale Price: $800,000
Difference: +$50,100 (+6.7%)
Performance Metrics
106.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $480
Sale $/sq ft: $512
This property sold for $512 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 2 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
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,561 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Interior Features

Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features
Mud Room
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial, Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Screened, Deck - Wood
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.32 acres
Lot Size
13,895 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.3200
Frontage Length
100 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 Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
200+ Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$8,973
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$712,700
Parcel Number
M:027.000000121.0,735079
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
*School placement subject to change based on enrollment (check with superintentent's office).
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

142 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*
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 $748
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

6.3%
Price Range
3
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Mar 15, 2024
$800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
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Listed for Sale
Feb 7, 2024
$749,900
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Bean Office: Joe Bean Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 7, 2024 New Listing Added $749,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
2 days
Price per Sq Ft
$512

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $8,973 $712,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,973
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$712,700

Listing Information

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

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