Middlesex County and North Reading Town property record for 12 Sunset Ave, North Reading, MA 01864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $830,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $10,726 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:32-P:104 |
| Primary APN | M:32-P:104 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 12 SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORTH READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01864-1427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 104.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 330102 |
12 Sunset Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 WINCHESTER ST, 86A, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6451 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202397496 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81942 / 75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12 SUNSET AVE, NORTH READING, MA 01864-1427 |
| Document Number | 0081942-75 |
| Book / Page | 81942 / 75 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 97496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 86-86A WINCHESTER ST # UT, UT, MEDFORD, MA 02155 |
| Document Number | 0000097497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 97497 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Sunset Ave was $10,726, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | North Reading Town |
| Unified School District | North Reading School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,726.00 (+3.88%) | $823,800 (+4.2%) Land $447,800 Building $376,000 | $805,361 |
| 2025 | $10,325.00 (+7.42%) | $790,600 (+8.66%) Land $414,600 Building $376,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,612.00 (-2.23%) | $727,600 (+3.54%) Land $384,000 Building $343,600 | |
| 2023 | $9,831.00 | $702,700 Land $371,500 Building $331,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Sunset 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 Sunset 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 | NORTH READING WATER DEPT. serves 16,379 people · EPA ID MA3213000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ANDOVER WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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