Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 158 Howard St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,313 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $736,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10,567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0109.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0109.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,313 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,069 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 802 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,522 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 300000000360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 158 HOWARD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · APN READ M:010.0-0000-0109.0
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 HOWARD ST, READING, MA 01867-3341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 01, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 1346000121 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 158 HOWARD ST, READING, MA 01867-3341 |
| Document Number | 0001861309 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 09, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 158 HOWARD ST READING MA 018673341, READING, MA 01867-3341 |
| Document Number | 0001861309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1861309 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 158 HOWARD ST, READING, MA 01867-3341 |
| Document Number | 0000018870 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 158 HOWARD ST READING MA 018673341, READING, MA 01867-3341 |
| Document Number | 0000018870 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18870 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 158 HOWARD ST, READING, MA 01867-3341 |
| Document Number | 0000099531 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 99531 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,356.16 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 158 HOWARD ST READING MA 018673341, READING, MA 01867-3341 |
| Document Number | 99532 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 99532 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 14, 2048 |
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 | $10,567.00 (+1.17%) | $927,700 (+4.1%) Land $480,200 Building $447,500 | $978,500 (+12.13%) |
| 2024 | $10,445.00 (+3.25%) | $891,200 (+10.91%) Land $461,300 Building $429,900 | $872,670 |
| 2023 | $10,116.00 | $803,500 Land $415,900 Building $387,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 356 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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