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Sold on 02/03/2021

236 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867

  • $853,000

    Last sold 02/03/2021 for $600K

  • 4

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 1,646

    Sqft ($365/Sqft)

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About 236 Bancroft Ave

Property type House
Year built 1965
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 9,000 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Amazing location for this rare 4 bedroom home in the heart of the much desired Birch Meadow neighborhood. Enjoy the warmth of the wood burning fireplace in living room. Updated insulated dual pane windows. Oak hardwood floors. Large two room family bath. 3 season room at rear of home with access to large eat in kitchen and steps to back yard. Updated Budrerus natural gas heating system with lifetime warranty stainless steel Super Store indirect hot water heater. Large (19'7 x 12'7) 1 car garage with automatic door and additional storage and direct 1st floor access. Easily add a 5th bedroom by adding closet to 1st level family room. Potential for 1st floor in-law with no steps and access to bathroom, bedroom and private entry on its own level. Located cross the street from Reading Memorial High School tennis courts, ball fields and playground. Near Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Burbank YMCA with indoor pools and lighted out door skating at Castene Field.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joseph Bean
Listing Office - Joe Bean Real Estate
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72765473 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Raised Ranch
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72765473
SqFt 1646
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.21
Property Tax 7713
Year Built 1965
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Handicap Accessible, Washer Hookup, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Dressing Room, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Handicap Accessible
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 8
Family Room Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Handicap Accessible
Add'l Room 2 Foyer, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Main Level, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Main Level, Exterior Access, Sun Room
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead, Cable Available, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Vinyl, Brick
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 1
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows
Electricity Fuses
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water Tank, Separate Booster
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
County Middlesex
APN M:027.0-0000-0344.0, 735567
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$853K
Range: $776K-$929K
Last 30 days 
  • Feb 2021
    mls logo MLS # 72765473
  • Feb 3, 2021 Sold
    $600,000 (-3.2%)
  • Dec 20, 2020 Under Agreement
    —
  • Dec 9, 2020 Listed
    $619,900
  • 236 Bancroft Ave
    $600K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $912K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
230 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $869,000 4/2 1,596 0.02
242 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $876,000 4/1 1,596 0.02
121 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $975,000 3/2 1,830 0.02
115 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $905,000 3/2 1,626 0.03
125 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $915,000 3/2 1,690 0.03
246 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $843,000 3/1 1,596 0.04
104 Hartshorn St, Reading, MA 01867 $906,000 3/1 1,696 0.04
129 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $911,000 3/2 1,652 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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9/10
Birch Meadow Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Reading School District
8/10
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Reading School District
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
public Grades 9-12
Reading School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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