Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 142 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,896 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,371 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Dec 2025 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0121.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0121.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,277 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,896 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1010000000790 |
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| Street Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2102 |
| 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 | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1967 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 82572 / 134 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 083789-530 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Number | 085036-593 |
| Book / Page | 85036 / 593 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 156930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Number | 085017-496 |
| Book / Page | 85017 / 496 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 154874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Number | 0000154875 |
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| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 154875 |
| Name | MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.88% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2031 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Number | 00082588-1 |
| Book / Page | 82588 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 27877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Number | 082572-134 |
| Book / Page | 82572 / 134 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 25944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Number | 0000025945 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 25945 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
| Document Number | 70894-472 |
| Book / Page | 070894 / 000472 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 53744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 142 BANCROFT AVE READING MA 018672102, READING, MA 01867-2102 |
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 | $9,371.00 (+1.17%) | $822,700 (+4.09%) Land $496,600 Building $326,100 | $802,180 (+8.03%) |
| 2024 | $9,263.00 (+3.23%) | $790,400 (+10.9%) Land $477,100 Building $313,300 | $742,520 |
| 2023 | $8,973.00 | $712,700 Land $430,200 Building $282,500 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 424 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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