18 Wescroft Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • West Side

$465,000

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,336

Sq Ft

$348

Price/Sq Ft

0.18

Acres

1940

Year Built

1

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

11

Days on Market

Sold Listed Aug 26, 2015 • MLS# 71894867 Copied! • Updated Oct 17, 2015

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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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$348/sq ft

Area Median

$592/sq ft

Difference

41.2%

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

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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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

🏷️

Previously Sold

Nov 10, 2025

$815,000

MLS #73424713

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72383088

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Oct 15, 2018

$557,000

MLS #72383088

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✓

Sold

Oct 15, 2015

$465,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 12

🏠

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

🏷️

Previously Sold

Apr 23, 2013

$445,000

MLS #71503852

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Previous Transaction - MLS #71463097

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Previously Sold

Dec 24, 2012

$265,000

MLS #71463097

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Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
11/10/2025	🏷️ Previously Sold	$815,000	-	-	MLS #73424713
10/15/2018	🏷️ Previously Sold	$557,000	-	-	MLS #72383088
10/15/2015	✓ Sold	$465,000	-	-	Property sold
08/26/2015	🏠 Listed for Sale	$459,000	-	-	Original listing
04/23/2013	🏷️ Previously Sold	$445,000	-	-	MLS #71503852
12/24/2012	🏷️ Previously Sold	$265,000	-	-	MLS #71463097

Tax History

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

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$6,146

Tax Year 2015

Assessed Value

$418,100

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

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Washer And Dryer To Stay As Well As Wall Ac Units

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Green

Sq Ft Source Other

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 12 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1940

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,336 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 2 levels · 14 rooms Open ›

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

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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Neighborhood

West Side

18 Wescroft Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eric Doherty

Listing Office Northrup Associates

Office Phone 781-246-2100

Agent MLS ID CN207756

Office MLS ID C69100

Listing Data Updated Oct 17, 2015 10:33 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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