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51 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$500,000
Est. $3,231/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,711
Sq Ft
$292
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1963
Year Built
46
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 23, 2013 • MLS# 71600300 Copied!

About this home

LOCATION! KITCHEN! PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! Perfect colonial in desirable west side of Reading. Quality brand new kitchen professionally designed with granite counters and hardwood floors. Generous sized living room with fireplace and French doors. Four season room and deck off of dining room. Three good sized bedrooms. Skylight in one on the bathrooms. Finished walkout lower level with patio. Pella windows. Alarm. Oversized one car garage with plenty of space for bikes, lawn mower and snow blower. Fully fenced in back yard. Walking distance to the Commuter Rail, Library, and Town Center. Just 2-3 miles from Routes 93 and 95. A wonderful place to call home.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MEDEIROS MARK
Mailing Address 51 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $859,000
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,634
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($141)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,775

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $497,700 $354,700 $859,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 25, 2021 $750,000 78545/8

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 (82.8% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1963
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,711 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $509,900
Final Sale Price: $500,000
Difference: $9,900 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
46
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $298
Sale $/sq ft: $292
This property sold for $292 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 46 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$292/sq ft
Area Average
$417/sq ft
Difference
30.0%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1963
Living Area 1,711 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Sun Room, Office

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,030
Assessed Value $403,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Sun Room, Office
Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1963
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

51 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

6 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.7 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.9 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
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.9 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
0.9 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.4 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
1.9 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
0.4 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
0.9 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
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.7 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

33.3%
Price Range
47
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72861457
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 25, 2021
$750,000
MLS #72861457
Previous Transaction - MLS #72586600
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 13, 2019
$645,000
MLS #72586600
Sold
Dec 19, 2013
$500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 47
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Listed for Sale
Oct 23, 2013
$509,900
Original listing

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 25, 2021 Sold $750,000
Dec 13, 2019 Sold $645,000
Oct 23, 2013 New Listing Added $509,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
46 days
Price per Sq Ft
$292

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $6,030 $403,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,030
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$403,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ted Higginson
Listing Office Rezendes Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB982902
Office MLS ID BB9987
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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