Middlesex County and North Reading Town property record for 142 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 01864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,953 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,878 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:41-P:006 |
| Primary APN | M:41-P:006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,453 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 142 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORTH READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01864-2710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 330201 |
142 Chestnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 CHESTNUT ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-2710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66814 / 205 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084475-160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 142 Chestnut St was $9,878, up 1.7% 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 | $9,878.00 (+1.72%) | $758,700 (+2.03%) Land $389,600 Building $369,100 | $806,684 |
| 2025 | $9,711.00 (+1.73%) | $743,600 (+2.91%) Land $374,500 Building $369,100 | |
| 2024 | $9,546.00 (+9.46%) | $722,600 (+15.91%) Land $353,500 Building $369,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,721.00 | $623,400 Land $324,500 Building $298,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 142 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 8 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 142 Chestnut St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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