5 Star Reading location!!! Extremely well maintained Old-Style home in one of Reading's most desirable areas! High ceilings, loads of built in's and charm you can't find in new construction! Partially finished basement, detached two car garage, wood burning fire place and so much more! Close to town center, Library, Grade school, Middle and RMHS! Short distance to sports fields, pickle ball, tennis courts, playgrounds and all this area has to offer! Don't miss this one. Showings start immediately through Showing time. Open houses Oct 19 & 20 12-2 with offers due Monday Oct 21 by 5:00 PM. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer sooner than deadline.
Sold for $815,000
$815,000
174 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867
3beds
2,298sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
8,999 Square Feet Lot
$917,900 Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$4,292 Estimated rent
Home value
$917,900
$835,000 - $1.02M
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Wood burning fireplaceDetached two car garagePartially finished basementHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
Eric Doherty 617-650-2487,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-942-2199
Bought with:
Deborah Heald
Coldwell Banker Realty - Andover
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73301895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 215.05
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 126.14
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 120.19
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 40.32
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.3
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 33.73
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 104.76
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 156.51
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 14.1
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 239.2
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 11.5
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Sun Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,298
- Total interior livable area: 2,298 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 8,999 sqft
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: M:027.000000127.0,735085
- Zoning: S15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Reading
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | Sold | $815,000+2%$355/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73301895 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Contingent | $799,000$348/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73301895 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $799,000$348/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73301895 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,408 +1.1% | $826,000 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $9,303 +3.1% | $793,800 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $9,021 +3.8% | $716,500 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $8,692 +0.8% | $652,100 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $8,619 +4% | $624,100 +5% |
| 2020 | $8,289 +2.9% | $594,200 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $8,058 +8.7% | $566,300 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $7,414 +4.7% | $534,500 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $7,080 +9.3% | $504,600 +13% |
| 2016 | $6,477 +3.5% | $446,700 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $6,258 +7.1% | $425,700 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $5,844 +4.5% | $396,500 +6% |
| 2013 | $5,591 +2.2% | $374,200 -3.2% |
| 2012 | $5,469 +2.8% | $386,500 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $5,319 -1.3% | $385,400 -1.7% |
| 2010 | $5,390 +0.7% | $392,000 -3.2% |
| 2009 | $5,351 +1.9% | $405,100 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $5,253 +3% | $416,900 -1.3% |
| 2007 | $5,098 +1.8% | $422,400 +1.9% |
| 2006 | $5,006 +1.9% | $414,400 +6.1% |
| 2005 | $4,911 +9.4% | $390,700 +6.4% |
| 2004 | $4,490 +17.6% | $367,100 +10.4% |
| 2003 | $3,819 +7.6% | $332,400 +26.5% |
| 2001 | $3,550 +3.2% | $262,800 +13% |
| 2000 | $3,439 +4.8% | $232,500 +14.3% |
| 1999 | $3,282 | $203,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Arthur W Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birch Meadow
- Middle: Coolidge
- High: Rmhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Reading
- 01867
- 174 Bancroft Ave
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