79 Bancroft Avenue

Reading, MA 01867

$843,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
2
1/2 Baths
1,664 Sq. Ft.
$507 / Sq. Ft.
1,664
Sq. Ft.
$507
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this charming quintessential library district hip roof colonial located w/in walking distance to downtown, commuter rail & area parks. Step inside to find modern amenities mixed with old world charm. Entertaining will be a delight in your beautifully updated kitchen w/granite, gas range, Sub-zero frig, coffered ceiling & large center island. Formal dining room open to living space offers wainscoting, french doors, & quaint window seat. Head outside to find a stone patio & perfectly...Welcome home to this charming quintessential library district hip roof colonial located w/in walking distance to downtown, commuter rail & area parks. Step inside to find modern amenities mixed with old world charm. Entertaining will be a delight in your beautifully updated kitchen w/granite, gas range, Sub-zero frig, coffered ceiling & large center island. Formal dining room open to living space offers wainscoting, french doors, & quaint window seat. Head outside to find a stone patio & perfectly sized partially fenced in backyard w/ pergola, detached garage, & plenty of room to entertain. Rounding out the home are 3 spacious bedrooms with walk in master closet & hardwood floors throughout. Take note of gorgeous full bath with marble counters & makeup station, plus 2 ½ baths. Bonus walk up attic provides more space for playroom, home office, or guest suite. Newer HVAC, roof, windows, electrical, irrigation & central air. Turn key condition ready for you to enjoy today - it's all here!
  1. Listed by Susan Gormady Group • Classified Realty Group
  2. Listed by Susan Gormady • Classified Realty Group

Property Details for 79 Bancroft Avenue

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Classified Realty Group, Susan Gormady Group; Classified Realty Group, Susan Gormady

Sold By Classified Realty Group, Katie Varney

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:34 AM

Property Details for 79 Bancroft Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72818182
Days on Market14
Taxes$8,532 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Classified Realty Group, Susan Gormady Group; Classified Realty Group, Susan Gormady

Sold By Classified Realty Group, Katie Varney

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Building Information for 79 Bancroft Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,326 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,312 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,601

Property Taxes

$711

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Bancroft Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1664.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Barrows
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Parker
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, 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
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 182.0
  • Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 169.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See list of improvements for important notes and dates. Check with school department to verify placement. Natural gas for cooking.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:021.000000387.0,734493
  • Assessments: $617,800
  • Book: 69359
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 79 Bancroft Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 79 Bancroft Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$449,700Additions$369,000Total$818,700
Tax Record2024$9,595 ($800 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt728 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,325 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1965ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:021.0-0000-0387.0

Schools near 79 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

Walter S Parker 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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