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Sold on 06/03/2021

79 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867

  • $969,000

    Last sold 06/03/2021 for $843K

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,664

    Sqft ($507/Sqft)

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About 79 Bancroft Ave

Property type House
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,326 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property 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 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!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Susan Gormady Group
Listing Office - Classified Realty Group, LLC
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72818182 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72818182
SqFt 1664
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.15
Property Tax 8532
Year Built 1900
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
# Half Baths 2
Primary Bedroom Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Add'l Room 2 Foyer, Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Ceiling - Coffered, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Play Room
Basement Full
Interior Features Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Cable Available, Walk-up Attic, French Doors, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone
Exterior Clapboard, Asbestos
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached, Side Entry
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 3
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Prog. Thermostat
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Utility Connections For Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Parker
Elementary School Barrows
High School RMHS
APN M:021.0-0000-0387.0, 734493
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Sidewalk
$969K
Range: $833K-$1.1M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,260/month
Gross rent multiplier: 16.5
  • Jun 2021
    mls logo MLS # 72818182
  • Jun 3, 2021 Sold
    $843,000 (+15.6%)
  • May 5, 2021 Under Agreement
    —
  • Apr 27, 2021 Contingent
    —
  • Apr 21, 2021 Listed
    $729,000 (+12.2%)
  • Jun 2017
    mls logo MLS # 72140845
  • Jun 1, 2017 Sold
    $650,000 (+14.2%)
  • Apr 10, 2017 Under Agreement
    —
  • Apr 5, 2017 Listed
    $569,000 (+17.3%)
  • Mar 2014
    mls logo MLS # 71625199
  • Mar 28, 2014 Sold
    $485,000 (-3.0%)
  • Jan 27, 2014 Under Agreement
    —
  • Jan 22, 2014 Listed
    $499,900 (+53.8%)
  • Sep 2011
    mls logo MLS # 71266392
  • Sep 6, 2011 Sold
    $325,000 (-1.5%)
  • Jul 26, 2011 Listed
    $329,900
  • 79 Bancroft Ave
    $843K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $912K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
83 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $851,000 3/1 1,428 0.01
77 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $879,000 3/2 1,960 0.01
80 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $937,000 3/1 1,770 0.02
73 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $927,000 3/2 1,614 0.03
98 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867 $670,000 3/1 1,197 0.03
23 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,155,000 4/2 3,357 0.03
96 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867 $827,000 4/2 1,616 0.03
92 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867 $843,000 3/1 1,588 0.03

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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Birch Meadow Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Reading School District
8/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Reading School District
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
public Grades 9-12
Reading School District
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