Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 16 Ellis Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,527 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,061,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,089 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit Jan 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:011.0-0000-0112.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:011.0-0000-0112.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,067 sqft |
| Basement Area | 829 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 829 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,527 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 330000000190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 ELLIS AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 ELLIS AVE, READING, MA 01867-3415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Dec 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024123872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83415 / 71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 16 ELLIS AVE, READING, MA 01867-3415 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078236-350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78236/350 |
| Instrument | 158047 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 16 ELLIS AVE, READING, MA 01867-3415 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70520-565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70520/565 |
| Instrument | 7760 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 16 ELLIS AVE, READING, MA 01867-3415 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76545-148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76545/148 |
| Instrument | 249228 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,089.00 (+0.88%) | $1,011,800 (+4.84%) Land $599,000 Building $406,600 | $1,096,027 (+9.06%) |
| 2025 | $10,992.00 (-1.22%) | $965,100 (+1.64%) Land $571,200 Building $393,900 | $1,005,005 (+2.61%) |
| 2024 | $11,128.00 (+6.17%) | $949,500 (+14.05%) Land $561,900 Building $387,600 | $979,450 |
| 2023 | $10,481.00 | $832,500 Land $492,200 Building $340,300 |
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 · 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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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