Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading Reading

$3,700 Total Monthly Price

40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2

Reading, MA 01867

781-910-8291

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,400 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
Tennis Courts
Jogging Path
Fenced Yard
Porch
Patio

40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2

About This Home

$1,000 deposit, Available Sep 1

Great opportunity to rent a spacious 4-bedroom,2-bath home in a beautiful two-family property,conveniently located on Bancroft Ave in Reading. Enjoy easy access to the commuter rail and the shops,restaurants,and amenities of downtown Reading,along with convenient access to Routes 93 and 128. The apartment spans the second and third floors,providing plenty of space and flexibility. The main level features two bedrooms,a spacious living room,huge eat-in kitchen,and two full baths,while the upper level offers two additional bedrooms. Additional features include new wall-to-wall carpeting throughout most rooms,ceiling fans,and a ductless mini-split in the living room. Basement storage and a washer/dryer located on the second floor are provided for Unit 2’s exclusive use. A large backyard and patio are shared with the first-floor tenants. Three to four tandem off-street parking spaces complete this rental offering. MLS ID 73565935

40-42 Bancroft Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 01867 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1920

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary bedroom located on second floor 2 Full Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

1,400 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on upper level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,000 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes trash collection, gardener, extra storage, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot Fenced Yard Garden

Outdoor Features

Porch Patio

Parking

4 Open Parking Spaces 4 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

Ductless Heating Or Cooling System Electric Baseboard Heater Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Small pets allowed

Recreation

Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $1,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

Trash Removal

Contact

Listed by Michael Hegarty | Premier Realty Group,Inc.
Phone Number
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City - Reading

Reading is one of those rare Boston-area towns where small-town New England character and genuine commuter convenience reinforce each other rather than trade off. The historic Town Common anchors a walkable downtown corridor lined with locally owned shops and restaurants along Main Street, while neighborhoods like the Woburn Street Historic District bring architectural charm in the form of colorful Colonial Revival and Queen Anne homes. Residents on the west side can reach errands and dining on foot, and Logan International Airport is roughly 25 minutes away by car.

The rental stock reflects the town's mix of eras and scales: you'll find modest ranch-style homes toward the town's edges, stately older colonials closer to the center, and a growing number of apartment communities and townhome-style rentals throughout. Architecture leans toward classic New England forms -- wood siding, pitched roofs, and mature tree canopies framing most streets.

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Heating
Disposal

Range
Freezer
Basement

Fenced Lot
Patio
Porch

Expenses

Utilities Included

Trash Removal Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	16 min	9.0 mi
North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus	Drive:	21 min	11.2 mi
Middlesex C.C., Bedford Campus	Drive:	26 min	12.2 mi
North Shore C.C., Danvers	Drive:	22 min	12.4 mi

40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2 is within 16 minutes or 9.0 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus and North Shore C.C., Danvers.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Reading include Oak Grove Station, located 7.2 miles from 40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2. 40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 15.3 miles or 26 minutes away, and Manchester Boston Regional, located 38.7 miles or 55 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Oak Grove Station	Drive:	13 min	7.2 mi
Malden Center Station	Drive:	15 min	8.8 mi
Medford/Tufts	Drive:	16 min	9.0 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	16 min	9.5 mi
Wellington Station	Drive:	18 min	10.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Reading	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Wakefield	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Anderson/Woburn	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
Woburn Amtrak Station	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
Greenwood	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	26 min	15.3 mi
Manchester Boston Regional	Drive:	55 min	38.7 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
41-47 High St	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
525 Main St	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
345 Main St	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi
Breakheart Reservation	Drive:	14 min	5.0 mi
Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	10 min	5.4 mi
Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation	Drive:	13 min	6.1 mi
Harold Parker State Forest	Drive:	20 min	8.9 mi

40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2 has 5 parks within 8.9 miles, including Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo, Breakheart Reservation, and Middlesex Fells Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Winchester Hospital	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi
MelroseWakefield Healthcare	Drive:	12 min	5.9 mi
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington	Drive:	12 min	6.5 mi

40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 6.5 miles, the nearest is Winchester Hospital which is 5.2 miles away and a 10 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	19 min	10.8 mi
Fort Pickering	Drive:	27 min	14.2 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	33 min	17.3 mi

40-42 Bancroft Ave Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 17.3 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.8 miles away and a 19 minute drive.