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$974,900

119 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867

4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,540 sqft
0.1 acres
$633 / sqft
House

Property details

About 119 Bancroft Ave

Fall in love with this thoughtfully redesigned and extensively renovated home set on a corner lot in a highly sought after neighborhood. From the mature plantings, lush garden beds and walkways, a large deck overlooking the private backyard and patio, this home is a gem inside and out. The main level offers an open living and dining space with a new kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless appliances and skylights. The spacious primary bedroom on this level includes a new full bath and an impressive walk in closet. A half bath tucked by the front hall rounds out this floor. The second level comprises an office, a full bath and three well proportioned bedrooms. The long list of improvements for this home include all new electricals and extensive plumbing updates including ductless cooling & heating! The highly desirable location offers proximity to top rated schools from elementary to high school, and is a short hop to the vibrant downtown for shopping and dining and so much more!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingDuctless
Size1,540 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1880
ParkingOff Street, Paved
MLS #73411580

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Home Office
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Off Street, Paved
  • Exterior: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • List Price: $974,900
  • Price/SqFt: $633
  • Annual Tax Amount: $8,733
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Level
  • Directions: Lowell Street to Bancroft Ave.
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Living Area: 1,540 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73411580
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Century 21 North East
  • Office Phone: (603) 893-8230
  • Listing Agent: Sara Hrono

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 28, 2024
Home Sold
$700,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$745,100$8,733
2023$671,800$8,458
2022$610,800$8,142
2021$584,300$8,069
2020$556,100$7,758
2019$529,700$7,538

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Birch Meadow Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

27 Arthur B Lord Dr

8

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

16 Edgemont Ave

8

Joshua Eaton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

365 Summer Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $103,049. Most Reading, MA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
19%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

27%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
38%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 119 Bancroft Ave

The listing price of 119 Bancroft Ave property is $974,900.

The property 119 Bancroft Ave is a house located in Reading, Massachusetts, 01867.

Active Listing: 119 Bancroft Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 119 Bancroft Ave are: Birch Meadow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Alice M. Barrows Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Joshua Eaton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Walter S. Parker Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Galvin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Reading Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Wilmington High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), North Reading High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,733 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 28, 2024 for $700,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 119 Bancroft Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 119 Bancroft Ave is 1,540 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 119 Bancroft Ave is 1880.

This home is located at 119 Bancroft Ave in Reading, MA and zip code 01867. This 1,540 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $974,900.

In June 2025 more than 21 listings in Reading, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 6 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Reading, MA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7.1%. Listings spent 17 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $804,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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