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18 Wescroft Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • West Side
$465,000
Est. $3,063/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,336
Sq Ft
$348
Price/Sq Ft
0.18
Acres
1940
Year Built
11
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 26, 2015 • MLS# 71894867 Copied!

About this home

First Open House Sat 8/29 11-1 and Sunday 8/30 11-1 Like NEW! Renovated 3 bedroom Cape with 2 full baths on highly desirable West Side! New Kitchen in 2013, Roof, Windows,Gutters, Driveway, Duct work completed for central ac! 4 season room leads to a deck overlooking yard. Walk to Barrows school, close to commuter rail and downtown, minutes from rte 93 & 95! Gas on street! Come see this beautiful home!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TOWNSON BRIAN C TR
Mailing Address 18 WESCROFT RD, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $800,300
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,908
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($130)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,038

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $500,600 $299,700 $800,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 10, 2025 $815,000 84858/23

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (89.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,336 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $459,000
Final Sale Price: $465,000
Difference: +$6,000 (+1.3%)
Performance Metrics
101.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $344
Sale $/sq ft: $348
This property sold for $348 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,336 sq ft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Wood

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,146
Assessed Value $418,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Wood
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

West Side

18 Wescroft Rd, 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

6 schools
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.4 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.5 mi | #93 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.5 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
2.3 mi | #94 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 18 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
406 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.5 mi | #275 of 824 | Score: 51.6
Dropped 192 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
236 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
1.6 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
Austin Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.4 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
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Property History

Market Insights

67.5%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market
4
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73424713
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 10, 2025
$815,000
MLS #73424713
Previous Transaction - MLS #72383088
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 15, 2018
$557,000
MLS #72383088
Sold
Oct 15, 2015
$465,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
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Listed for Sale
Aug 26, 2015
$459,000
Original listing
Agent: Eric Doherty Office: Northrup Associates
Previous Transaction - MLS #71503852
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 23, 2013
$445,000
MLS #71503852
Previous Transaction - MLS #71463097
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 24, 2012
$265,000
MLS #71463097

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 10, 2025 Sold $815,000
Oct 15, 2018 Sold $557,000
Aug 26, 2015 New Listing Added $459,000
Apr 23, 2013 Sold $445,000
Dec 24, 2012 Sold $265,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
11 days
Price per Sq Ft
$348

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $6,146 $418,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,146
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$418,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eric Doherty
Listing Office Northrup Associates
Agent MLS ID CN207756
Office MLS ID C69100
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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