1 Charles St, Apt U, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 1 Charles St, Apt U, Reading, MA 01867

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,826 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size1.22 acres (53,171 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$274,900 (Aug 2009)
Tax Bill$6,016 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Mortgage
Jul 2018 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN87000000028U

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN87000000028U
Alternative APNs
  • READ M:022.0-0721-0261.0
  • M:022.0=0721=0261.0
  • 870000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units25 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,826 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area53,171 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number87000000028U
Street Address1 CHARLES ST, U
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-1759
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
JurisdictionREADING MA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract334400

Owner

1 Charles St, Apt U is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2009.

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1 CHARLES ST, U, READING, MA 01867-1759
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 5, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Jul 31, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
May 1, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Apr 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Dec 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 1, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2009156458
Deed Book / Page53355 / 412
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address1 CHARLES ST APT U, U, READING, MA 01867-1759
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number069102-187
DateApr 5, 2017
Book Page69102/187
Instrument49874
Lender
NameFEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address1 CHARLES ST APT U, U, READING, MA 01867-1759
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number071397-514
DateJul 31, 2018
Book Page71397/514
Instrument115051
Lender
NameFEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2048

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address1 CHARLES ST APT U, U, READING, MA 01867-1759
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number072536-195
DateMay 1, 2019
Book Page72536/195
Instrument55207
Lender
NameFEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term313 Months
DueJun 1, 2045

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address1 CHARLES ST APT U, U, READING, MA 01867-1759
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number074451-477
DateApr 13, 2020
Book Page74451/477
Instrument53860
Lender
NameFEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address1 CHARLES ST APT U, U, READING, MA 01867-1759
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number079349-160
DateDec 15, 2021
Book Page79349/160
Instrument269817
Lender
NameFEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Charles St, Apt U was $6,016, down 0.7% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionReading Town
Unified School DistrictReading School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,016.00 (-0.71%)$548,900 (+3.18%) Building $548,900$561,484 (+4.55%)
2025$6,059.00 (+1.47%)$532,000 (+4.42%) Building $532,000$537,035 (+0.61%)
2024$5,971.00 (+5.29%)$509,500 (+13.12%) Building $509,500$533,805
2023$5,671.00$450,400 Building $450,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1 Charles St, Apt U in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1981)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1981 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1 Charles St, Apt U has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA)
serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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