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$749,900
4 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
1470
14 Bancroft Ave
Reading, MA 01867
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Property Description

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.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Tennis Court
  • T-Station

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X14
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window Seat

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14'6"X13'6"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12X14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 14X13'6"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X15'9"
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Window Seat
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Ductless Mini-Split System, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Radiators, Steam, Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks), Underground
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1470
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1904
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Detached,
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Road Type: Public, Publicly Maint.

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73364206
  • Last Updated: 04/25/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Sumi Sinnatamby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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