Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 12 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 810 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,900 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,830 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:023.0-0000-0175.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:023.0-0000-0175.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,022 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 93000000145 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 LIBBY AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1934 |
| 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 | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
12 Libby Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 LIBBY AVE, READING, MA 01867-1934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Libby Ave was $5,830, up 2.1% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,830.00 (+2.07%) | $531,900 (+6.06%) Land $394,200 Building $132,800 | $615,001 |
| 2025 | $5,712.00 (+2.99%) | $501,500 (+5.98%) Land $371,500 Building $130,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,546.00 (-2.31%) | $473,200 (+4.95%) Land $350,300 Building $122,900 | $431,870 |
| 2023 | $5,677.00 | $450,900 Land $333,600 Building $117,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Libby Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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 risk around 12 Libby Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 392 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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