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Exterior
Entry Way
Living
Other
Kitchen
Dining
Bedroom
Bath

242 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867

$924,000

Last sold 04/17/2025 for $918K

4
bed
2
bath
1,887
Sqft ($486/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 242 Bancroft Ave

Property type House

Year built 1966

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 8,999 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 1 garage spaces

Property description

Beautifully updated split-entry in prime Reading location! This spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers two full levels of finished living space, ideal for today’s flexible lifestyle. Enjoy a brand-new kitchen, new roof, fresh interior paint, and new outdoor patios complimented by a new, large outdoor shed—all thoughtfully updated for modern living. The main level features sun-splashed living and dining areas along with three comfortable bedrooms. Downstairs, a cozy fireplaced family room, dedicated laundry area, and versatile 4th bedroom offer the perfect setup for guests, a home office, or gym.Set across from a vibrant community park with tennis, basketball, and baseball, and just minutes to Routes 93 & 128, the commuter rail, and walkable to local schools—this home delivers unbeatable convenience and connection.Move-in ready with top-tier schools and a fantastic layout—this is the one you’ve been waiting for!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Maureen Tringale

Listing Office - Century 21 North East

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#73355693 • last updated 1 year ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 52 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Wall Unit(s)
Heating	Natural Gas
Levels/Style	Raised Ranch
MLS #	73355693
Type	Residential
Status	Active
SubType	Single Family Residence
SqFt	1887
Lot Size (SqFt)	8999
Lot Size (Acres)	0.21
Annual Property Tax	8818
Year Built	1966

Interior
Bathroom 2	Bathroom - Half
Total # of Bathrooms	2
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
# Full Baths	1
# Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Bedroom 3	Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4	Cedar Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate
Bedroom 2	Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room	Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate
Living Room	Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup
Dining Room	First, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Remodeled, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Total # of Rooms	8
Laundry	Flooring - Laminate, In Basement
Kitchen	Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Peninsula
Flooring	Wood, Tile, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances	Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
# Fireplaces	1
Interior Features	Closet, Entrance Foyer
Fireplace	Family Room

Exterior
Foundation	Slab
# Covered Spaces	1
Parking Desc	Garage Faces Side, Off Street
# Parking Spaces	4
# Garage Spaces	1
Exterior Features	Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Patio/ Porch	Deck, Patio, Covered
Lot Desc	Level

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer	Public Sewer
Utilities	For Gas Range
Electricity	220 Volts
Water Source	Public

Location
County	Middlesex
Community Features	Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Zoning	S15
APN	M:033.000000006.0, 735566
Directions	Follow Gps To Lowell St To Hartshorn St. And Left Onto Bancroft Ave.

Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage	Public

$924K

Range: $859K-$988K

Last 30 days

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May 2025
MLS # 73355693
May 30, 2025 Sold
$918,000 (+8.0%)
Apr 10, 2025 Listed
$850,000 (+269.7%)
May 1998
MLS # 30220403
May 7, 1998 Listed
$229,900

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2025
$8,818 +1.2%

$774,200 +4.09%
2024
$8,717 +3.2%

$743,800 +10.87%
2023
$8,447 +4.1%

$670,900 +10.22%
2022
$8,114 -2.0%

$608,700 +1.57%
2021
$8,276 +4.0%

$599,300 +5.09%
2020
$7,956 +2.9%

$570,300 +4.95%
2019
$7,733 +8.8%

$543,400 +6.01%
2018
$7,110 +4.8%

$512,600 +5.97%
2017
$6,786 +5.1%

$483,700
2016
$6,455 +6.7%

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2015
$6,051

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242 Bancroft Ave
$918K
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01867
$809K -1% y/y
Reading
$899K +1% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
246 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$913,000	3/1	1,596	0.02
236 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$924,000	3/1	1,646	0.02
125 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$973,000	3/2	1,690	0.02
129 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$983,000	3/2	1,652	0.03
121 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$1,032,000	3/2	1,830	0.03
230 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$957,000	4/2	1,596	0.04
115 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$993,000	3/2	1,626	0.04
126 Hanscom Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$969,000	3/2	1,614	0.05

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