Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 153 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,751 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0136.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0136.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,543 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,081 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,307 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1010000000940 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 BANCROFT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage BERKSHIRE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 68248 / 24 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 153 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077056-267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77056/267 |
| Instrument | 41713 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 153 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73589-169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73589/169 |
| Instrument | 171686 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2039 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Town |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,751.00 (+1.16%) | $856,100 (+4.1%) Land $502,000 Building $354,100 | $860,700 (+6.69%) |
| 2024 | $9,639.00 (+3.26%) | $822,400 (+10.91%) Land $482,200 Building $340,200 | $806,740 |
| 2023 | $9,335.00 | $741,500 Land $434,800 Building $306,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA) serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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