59 Bancroft Ave

1,525 Sq. Ft.
$465 / Sq. Ft.
1,525
Sq. Ft.
$465
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nothing but charm emits from this updated turn of the century colonial. Located in the much sought-after library area of reading gives this home access to all the conveniences of in-town living. When designing the addition, sellers gave serious thought into the needed space for today's lifestyle. Home features a custom mahogany kitchen with granite counters and backsplash, 1st floor laundry, 2 full updated bathrooms, breakfast room, 1st flr. Family room with fireplace, lower level oversz'd playroom...Nothing but charm emits from this updated turn of the century colonial. Located in the much sought-after library area of reading gives this home access to all the conveniences of in-town living. When designing the addition, sellers gave serious thought into the needed space for today's lifestyle. Home features a custom mahogany kitchen with granite counters and backsplash, 1st floor laundry, 2 full updated bathrooms, breakfast room, 1st flr. Family room with fireplace, lower level oversz'd playroom with direct access to exterior, newer roof, updated windows, new gas h/w heater, central air conditioning, nicely landscaped private yard with patio and deck --- and the list goes on! This is a must see home! For covid safety, visitors are required to wear a mask upon entering the house.
  1. Listed by Patricia DeWolfe • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 59 Bancroft Avenue

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial, Queen Anne
Style
Colonial, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:46 AM

Property Details for 59 Bancroft Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72879427
Days on Market30
Taxes$8,780 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Patricia DeWolfe

Sold By Classified Realty Group, Casey Doherty

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Building Information for 59 Bancroft Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF

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$4,170 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,438

Property Taxes

$732

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 59 Bancroft Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1525.0
  • Color: Valley Tan
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Call Supt.
  • High School: Reading High
  • Middle School: Call Supt.
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Dining Area, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Lot Description: Easements, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 157.166666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 131.208333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.166666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.75
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 149.5
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.680555
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Beadboard
  • Bathroom2 Length: 4.833333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.416666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 131.291666
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 11.5
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.416666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 243.375
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 16.5
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.75
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 161.430555
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Length: 16.416666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.833333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 131.291666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.416666
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: DRAINAGE EASEMENT 10' RUNS ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE. FIRST FLR. FRONT THREE WINDOWS ARE ORIGINAL. PLEASE ASK LISTING AGENT FOR A COPY OF ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY BUYERS.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 733805
  • Assessments: $635,800
  • Book: 21680
  • Lot: 0161
  • Map: 021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: 101
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Frontage: 66.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 59 Bancroft Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72879427

$708,500—
Aug 27, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72879427

—
Aug 27, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72879427

—
Aug 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72879427

$719,900—
Jan 14, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89788265

$105,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72879427

$708,500
08/27/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72879427

—
08/27/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72879427

—
08/11/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72879427

$719,900
01/14/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89788265

$105,000

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Public Records for 59 Bancroft Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$469,100Additions$350,000Total$819,100
Tax Record2025$9,330 ($778 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,036 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,036 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt511 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1960ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:021.0-0000-0161.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 59 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
Rating
School
Distance
Birch Meadow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 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 Leading Edge Real Estate, Patricia DeWolfe

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