142 Bancroft Ave

1,561 Sq. Ft.
$512 / Sq. Ft.
1,561
Sq. Ft.
$512
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Amazing Birch Meadow location for this expanded Victorian home. Large family room addition with vaulted ceilings, built ins and bay window with window seat. Oak and maple hardwood floors. A full bath on each level. Insulated windows. Potential for 1st floor bedroom if needed. Potential to to convert mud room to home office. Natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking and dryer. New 200 amp circuit breaker electrical panel (2019). Large unfinished basement with shelving for storage. Large rear deck...Amazing Birch Meadow location for this expanded Victorian home. Large family room addition with vaulted ceilings, built ins and bay window with window seat. Oak and maple hardwood floors. A full bath on each level. Insulated windows. Potential for 1st floor bedroom if needed. Potential to to convert mud room to home office. Natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking and dryer. New 200 amp circuit breaker electrical panel (2019). Large unfinished basement with shelving for storage. Large rear deck (26x15) overlooking expansive fenced back yard with storage shed. Perennial gardens will bloom this spring. Top location near commuter rail station, library, elementary, middle and high school, tennis courts, ballfields, playgrounds, YMCA with 2 indoor pools, childcare centers, town center shops, eateries and pubs.

Property Details for 142 Bancroft Avenue

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial, Victorian
Style
Garden, Colonial, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 03/15/2024 05:23 PM

Property Details for 142 Bancroft Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73200426
Days on Market3
Taxes$8,973 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Joe Bean Real Estate, Joseph Bean

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Pauline Marino

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Building Information for 142 Bancroft Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,895 SF

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$4,647 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,899

Property Taxes

$748

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 142 Bancroft Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1561.0
  • Color: maroon
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Birch Meadow*
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge*
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 152.375
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.25
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.5
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 149.0625
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.25
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.25
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 101.611111
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.833333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 65.3125
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.25
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.916666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 29.791666
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.5
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.583333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 236.291666
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 17.833333
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.25
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 258.555555
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 17.333333
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 14.916666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.625
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 13.25
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.9375
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.25
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.083333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: *School placement subject to change based on enrollment (check with superintentent's office).
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:027.000000121.0,735079
  • Assessments: $712,700
  • Book: 11376
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Frontage: 100.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 142 Bancroft Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73200426

$800,000—
Feb 10, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73200426

—
Feb 10, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73200426

—
Feb 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73200426

$749,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73200426

$800,000
02/10/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73200426

—
02/10/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73200426

—
02/07/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73200426

$749,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 142 Bancroft Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$496,600Additions$326,100Total$822,700
Tax Record2025$9,371 ($781 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,088 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,896 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1955ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:027.0-0000-0121.0

Schools near 142 Bancroft Avenue

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Birch Meadow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Austin Preparatory School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Joe Bean Real Estate, Joseph Bean

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