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242 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA

Reading · MA 01867

$918,000
Price
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1887
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1966
Lot size: 8,999 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $450 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Wall AC

About this home

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!

Neighborhood & Transit

242 Bancroft Ave, Reading · MA 01867

Nearby transit

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

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
513 days
Listing Price:
$850,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$450
Tax Assessment:
$774,200 in 2025
Taxes:
$735 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,887 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Lower level is completely above grade; no sub-grade living area.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Peninsula, Upgraded Cabinets, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1887
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wood Laminate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Wall AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
220 Volts

Exterior Features

Lot Size
8,999 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Level
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Side Entry
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Unknown

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 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, High Speed Internet Hookup
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Remodeled, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Family room level
Basement
Family room features
Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Basement
Bedroom 4 features
Closet - Cedar, Closet, Flooring - Laminate
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
Bathroom 2 level
Basement
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half

Listing information

Listing agent
Maureen Tringale
Listing office
Century 21 North East
MLS PIN #
73355693
Disclosure
Floor plan w/ sq ft for marketing purposes only; Buyer to due their own due diligency. Seller related to agent.
Disclosure
Lower level is completely above grade; no sub-grade living area.