FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
51 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$500,000
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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 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$292/sq ft
Area Median
$429/sq ft
Difference
32.0%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
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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Property History
Market Insights
33.3%
Price Range
47
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #72861457
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Previously Sold
Aug 25, 2021
$750,000
MLS #72861457
Previous Transaction - MLS #72586600
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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
Listed for Sale
Oct 23, 2013
$509,900
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $750,000 | - | - | MLS #72861457 |
| 12/13/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $645,000 | - | - | MLS #72586600 |
| 12/19/2013 | ✓ Sold | $500,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/23/2013 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $509,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,030 | $403,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,030
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$403,600
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
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Grey
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Includes finished basement
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
47 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1963
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,711 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
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
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
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
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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51 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Ted Higginson
Listing Office
Rezendes Real Estate
Office Phone
508-644-2500
Agent MLS ID
BB982902
Office MLS ID
BB9987
Listing Data Updated
Dec 19, 2013 3:59 PM EST
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