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14 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA

Reading · MA 01867

$725,000
Price
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1470
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1904
Lot size: 4,569 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $510 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, AC

About this home

The Symmonds-Abbott house has had just three owners, with the current owners having lived in this home for 46 years. This 8 room, 4 bedroom home with 1.5 baths is ideally located within a short distance to the Commuter rail, Library, Schools and all the stores, restaurants and events the charming downtown has to offer. Large front porch for three season living, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, built in china cabinet in the dining room, three large window seats, front and back staircases and an unfinished walk up attic. This property has character throughout. Some upgrades~ Hot Water Tank 2016 ~ Gas Furnace & Roof 2017 ~ 3 mini splits 2021 ~ Chimney rebuilt 2022 ~ Full bath 2023 ~ Shingles (front left ) 2024 ~ (dormers) 2018 ~ Electrical updated 2025.

Neighborhood & Transit

14 Bancroft Ave, Reading · MA 01867

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Reading Commuter Rail 1 route 0.13 mi
    • Haverhill Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
508 days
Listing Price:
$749,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$510
Tax Assessment:
$682,700 in 2025
Taxes:
$648 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,470 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1470
Flooring
Wood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Steam, Unit Control
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
4,569 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive
Exterior Features
Porch

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Shingles
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
21X15'9
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Window Seat
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
11'X14'
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window Seat
Primary bedroom dimensions
14'6X13'6
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
12'X14'
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
14'X13'6
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
10'X10'5
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Listing information

Listing agent
Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73364206
Disclosure
Refrigerator, Washing machine and Dryer included as gifts. The fire place has not been used in over 20 Years.