Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 144 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,815 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,350,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,317 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0095.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0095.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,815 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,109 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1380000000090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 FOREST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EAGLE BANK |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 85195 / 248 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 083428-123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1631 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0084808-24 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84808/24 |
| Instrument | 132264 |
| Name | EAGLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1631 |
| Document Number | 085195-248 |
| Book / Page | 85195 / 248 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 12759 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 144 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1631 |
| Document Number | 0000012760 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 12760 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1631 |
| Document Number | 78899-473 |
| Book / Page | 78899 / 473 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 224930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1631 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,317.00 (+1.13%) | $993,600 (+4.05%) Land $608,900 Building $384,700 |
| 2024 | $11,191.00 (+3.14%) | $954,900 (+10.8%) Land $585,000 Building $369,900 |
| 2023 | $10,850.00 | $861,800 Land $527,400 Building $334,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 315 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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