51 Bancroft Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$404,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,714
Sq Ft
$236
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1963
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
9
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 1, 2009 • MLS# 70896467 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $409,000
Final Sale Price: $404,000
Difference: $5,000 (-1.2%)
Performance Metrics
98.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $239
Sale $/sq ft: $236
This property sold for $236 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% below the original asking price.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$236/sq ft
Area Median
$482/sq ft
Difference
51.0%

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

About this home

Lovingly maintained for YOU! New paint,exposed Living & Dining Rm h/w floors, gar. door & prof. landscaped w/newer roof & Pella windows/storms sets this one apart. Room to entertain in fireplaced living rm, in cathedral ceiling, sunny & skylit sunroom or on great deck for barbecues overlooking mostly fenced yard. Basemt family room, huge pantry closet and a walk-out to a picnic patio w/expansive back yard..Yet .1 mi. to library & .3 mi. to train/center. Offers to be reviewed 4/10 6PM.

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Property History

Market Insights

46.1%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
3
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
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72586600
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Previously Sold
Dec 13, 2019
$645,000
MLS #72586600
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71600300
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Previously Sold
Dec 19, 2013
$500,000
MLS #71600300
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Sold
Jun 30, 2009
$404,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
Apr 1, 2009
$409,000
Original listing
Agent: Holly Welch Office: RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $5,153 $390,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,153
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$390,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1963
Living Area 1,714 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Plywood, Carpet, Concrete, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
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, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,153
Assessed Value $390,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Hardwd Under W/w- 2nd Flr Per Prev Owner, Sunrm-elec Heat, Sold As Is, Subject To Finding Housing
Exclusions Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Picnic Table
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color grey
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures incl. 272 fin. walkout bsmt-from field card
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 11 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1963
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,714 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Carpet, Concrete, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Sun Room, Office
Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, 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, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, 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
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
0.7 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
A+
Joshua Eaton School
0.9 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Birch Meadow School
0.9 mi | #256 of 825 | Score: 52.2
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.4 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.9 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Galvin Middle School
2.6 mi | #80 of 352 | Score: 51.9
Improved 4 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
1,076 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.7 mi | #63 of 346 | Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Austin Prep School
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

51 Bancroft Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Holly Welch
Listing Office RE/MAX Heritage, LLC
Office Phone 781-944-6060
Agent MLS ID B8000893
Office MLS ID B80006
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:38 AM EDT
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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