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174 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$815,000
Est. $4,338/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,298
Sq Ft
$355
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1925
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73301895

About this home

5 Star Reading location!!! Extremely well maintained Old-Style home in one of Reading's most desirable areas! High ceilings, loads of built in's and charm you can't find in new construction! Partially finished basement, detached two car garage, wood burning fire place and so much more! Close to town center, Library, Grade school, Middle and RMHS! Short distance to sports fields, pickle ball, tennis courts, playgrounds and all this area has to offer! Don't miss this one. Showings start immediately through Showing time. Open houses Oct 19 & 20 12-2 with offers due Monday Oct 21 by 5:00 PM. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer sooner than deadline.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $815,000
Difference: +$16,000 (+2.0%)
Performance Metrics
102.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $348
Sale $/sq ft: $355
This property sold for $355 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 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
1925
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,298 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Sun Room
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio/Porch Features
Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.21 acres
Lot Size
8,999 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2100
Lot Features
Cleared
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
5
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

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

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,303
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$793,800
Parcel Number
M:027.000000127.0,735085
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

174 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 $775
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

2%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Nov 26, 2024
$815,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2024
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Eric Doherty Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 14, 2024 New Listing Added $799,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$355

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $9,303 $793,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,303
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$793,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eric Doherty
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CN207756
Office MLS ID AN4881

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