Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 166 Prescott St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,012 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.695 acres (30,279 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $14,875 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0340.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0340.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,205 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,510 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,510 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,279 sqft (0.695 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 39000000030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 166 PRESCOTT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESCOTT STREET |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
166 Prescott St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 PRESCOTT ST, READING, MA 01867-3320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201078931 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54696 / 537 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 166 PRESCOTT ST, READING, MA 01867-3320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 085407-287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85407/287 |
| Instrument | 34870 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 166 PRESCOTT ST, READING, MA 01867-3320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74150-446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74150/446 |
| Instrument | 24480 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 166 Prescott St was $14,875, up 0.8% 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 | $14,875.00 (+0.75%) | $1,357,200 (+4.71%) Land $670,400 Building $640,500 | $1,485,677 (+24.28%) |
| 2025 | $14,764.00 (-1.27%) | $1,296,200 (+1.59%) Land $639,200 Building $657,000 | $1,195,385 (-5.19%) |
| 2024 | $14,954.00 (+5.73%) | $1,275,900 (+13.57%) Land $628,800 Building $647,100 | $1,260,840 |
| 2023 | $14,144.00 | $1,123,400 Land $550,800 Building $572,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Prescott St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 166 Prescott 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 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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