Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 16 Grand St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,624 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,635 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance May 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0101.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0101.0 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,866 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,624 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 730000000210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 GRAND ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2411 |
| 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 | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
16 Grand St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 GRAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MCGRATH BROTHERS LLC |
| May 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HANSCOM FCU |
| May 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 77868 / 391 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 77868-391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 16 GRAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 078046-212 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78046/212 |
| Instrument | 138185 |
| Name | MCGRATH BROTHERS LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 GRAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2411 |
| Document Number | 77868-391 |
| Book / Page | 77868 / 391 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 119627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 74 MORRISON AVE # 3, 3, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2322 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 16 GRAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71636-102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71636/102 |
| Instrument | 144776 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16 GRAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2411 |
| Document Number | 69234-546 |
| Book / Page | 069234 / 000546 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 65901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,786.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 GRAND ST READING MA 018672411, READING, MA 01867-2411 |
| Document Number | 69234-549 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069234/000549 |
| Instrument | 65902 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 3, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Grand St was $9,635, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $9,635.00 (+3.98%) | $879,100 (+8.06%) Land $467,300 Building $407,200 | $858,605 (-6.24%) |
| 2025 | $9,266.00 (-1.13%) | $813,500 (+1.73%) Land $432,500 Building $381,000 | $915,705 (+17.78%) |
| 2024 | $9,372.00 (-1.24%) | $799,700 (+6.09%) Land $425,100 Building $374,600 | $777,480 |
| 2023 | $9,490.00 | $753,800 Land $400,600 Building $353,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Grand St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 16 Grand St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 523 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 |
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