Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 1257 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.458 acres (19,972 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,522 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:045.0-0000-0084.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:045.0-0000-0084.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,114 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 891 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,972 sqft (0.458 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1960000000010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1257 MAIN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1257 MAIN ST, READING, MA 01867-1156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200531417 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44644 / 175 |
| Transfer Doc | 44644-175 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,522.00 (+1.9%) | $686,300 (+5.89%) Land $436,800 Building $249,500 | $703,158 (-3.55%) |
| 2025 | $7,382.00 (-0.89%) | $648,100 (+1.98%) Land $412,500 Building $235,600 | $729,030 (+9.71%) |
| 2024 | $7,448.00 (+4.36%) | $635,500 (+12.1%) Land $404,500 Building $231,000 | $664,525 |
| 2023 | $7,137.00 | $566,900 Land $360,800 Building $206,100 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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 | 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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