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119 Bancroft Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$700,000
Est. $4,467/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,540
Sq Ft
$455
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1880
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 10, 2024 • MLS# 73222486 Copied!

About this home

One of Reading's most sought after Birch Meadow locations! Welcoming large foyer. Oak hardwood floors. Eat in kitchen with recessed lights and white cabinets. Vinyl replacement windows. Large 9 x 8, 2nd floor updated bath with ceramic tiled floors and headboard walls. 3-4, 2nd floor bedrooms with wood floors. Options on both levels for potential home offices. Natural gas Burnham boiler heating system with indirect fired stainless steel hot water heater installed 11/15/20. Architectural shingled roof. 2nd laundry connection in dining room on 1st level. 3 season porch for summer entertaining leads to back yard, L shaped deck. Pull down attic has 2 semi finished rooms for storage or potential future expansion. Near downtown Reading shops, eateries and pubs, Birch Meadow Elementary, Coolidge Middle and Reading Memorial High School, commuter rail station, play grounds, tennis courts, library, ballfields and YMCA w/ fitness center and indoor pools.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,540 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,900
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: $49,900 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $487
Sale $/sq ft: $455
This property sold for $455 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$455/sq ft
Area Average
$417/sq ft
Difference
+9.1%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,540 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding, Sun Room, Foyer

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $8,733
Assessed Value $745,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Microwave
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding, Sun Room, Foyer
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage: 163.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

119 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

3 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.7 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
1.0 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
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
0.7 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
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.4 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
Austin Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

25.3%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73411580
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Previously Sold
Sep 24, 2025
$937,500
MLS #73411580
Sold
May 21, 2024
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2024
$749,900
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Bean Office: Joe Bean Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 24, 2025 Sold $937,500
Apr 10, 2024 New Listing Added $749,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$455

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,733 $745,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,733
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$745,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joseph Bean
Listing Office Joe Bean Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB330177
Office MLS ID AN1010
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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