Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 13 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,348 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:039.0-0000-0136.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:039.0-0000-0136.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 848 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,348 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1580000000020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 FOREST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · APN READ M:039.0-0000-0136.0
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202389639 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81874 / 566 |
| Transfer Doc | 44817-230 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 13 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1217 |
| Document Number | 081874-566 |
| Book / Page | 81874 / 566 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 89639 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Venture |
| Address | 13 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1217 |
| Document Number | 0000089640 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 89640 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 13 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1217 |
| Document Number | 75080-329 |
| Book / Page | 75080 / 329 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 110453 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1217 |
| Document Number | 110454 |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 110454 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Town |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,814.00 (+12.88%) | $773,800 (+16.15%) Land $505,900 Building $267,900 | $886,730 (+3.65%) |
| 2024 | $7,808.00 (+3.24%) | $666,200 (+10.9%) Land $486,000 Building $180,200 | $855,475 |
| 2023 | $7,563.00 | $600,700 Land $438,200 Building $162,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173343003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 315 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3246000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA) serves 26,262 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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