Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 16 Shackford Rd, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,517 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,298 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,500 (Jun 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $11,168 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0061.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0061.0 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3,517 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 353 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,298 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 270000000190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 SHACKFORD RD |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3640 |
| 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 | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
16 Shackford Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1988.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SHACKFORD RD, READING, MA 01867-3640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 16 SHACKFORD RD, READING, MA 01867-3640 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081382-328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81382/328 |
| Instrument | 32019 |
| Name | READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2030 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 16 SHACKFORD RD, READING, MA 01867-3640 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71733-563 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71733/563 |
| Instrument | 156800 |
| Name | READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Shackford Rd was $11,168, up 1.5% 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 | $11,168.00 (+1.51%) | $1,019,000 (+5.5%) Land $529,600 Building $485,600 | $1,078,307 (-7.03%) |
| 2025 | $11,002.00 (+1.15%) | $965,900 (+4.07%) Land $501,900 Building $464,000 | $1,159,855 (+4.36%) |
| 2024 | $10,877.00 (+3.2%) | $928,100 (+10.86%) Land $482,200 Building $445,900 | $1,111,405 |
| 2023 | $10,540.00 | $837,200 Land $434,800 Building $402,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Shackford Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons And 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Shackford Rd is low, with less than 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 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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