Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 12 Benton Cir, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,137 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,051 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Mar 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:031.0-0000-0054.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:031.0-0000-0054.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,137 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,537 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,051 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1270000016020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 BENTON CIR |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BENTON CIR, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 59661 / 503 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 080098-486 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12 BENTON CIR, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
| Document Number | 080098-486 |
| Book / Page | 80098 / 486 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 69426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 12 BENTON CIR, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 12 BENTON CIR, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70760-451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70760/451 |
| Instrument | 37702 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12 BENTON CIR, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
| Document Number | 76859-547 |
| Book / Page | 76859 / 547 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BENTON CIR, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12 BENTON CIR, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
| Document Number | 69742-594 |
| Book / Page | 069742 / 000594 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 126695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 12 BENTON CIR READING MA 018671507, READING, MA 01867-1507 |
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 | $9,777.00 (+1.12%) | $858,400 (+4.05%) Land $485,900 Building $372,500 | $856,900 (+6.32%) |
| 2024 | $9,669.00 (+3.1%) | $825,000 (+10.75%) Land $466,800 Building $358,200 | $805,980 |
| 2023 | $9,378.00 | $744,900 Land $420,900 Building $324,000 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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