Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 171 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,296 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,788 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,716 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Oct 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0132.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0132.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,982 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,788 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1010000000900 |
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| Street Address | 171 BANCROFT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2001 |
| 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 | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 171 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2001 |
| Document Number | 0000090663 |
| Book / Page | 85909 / 317 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202690663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 171 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2001 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 171 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 78841-225 |
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| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78841/225 |
| Instrument | 218933 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 171 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 73662-487 |
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| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73662/487 |
| Instrument | 180004 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 171 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 73310-217 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73310/217 |
| Instrument | 143050 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
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 | $10,716.00 (+1.53%) | $977,700 (+5.51%) Land $507,700 Building $470,000 | $1,054,168 (+18.16%) |
| 2025 | $10,554.00 (+1.17%) | $926,600 (+4.1%) Land $481,100 Building $445,500 | $892,145 (+6.11%) |
| 2024 | $10,432.00 (+3.24%) | $890,100 (+10.9%) Land $462,200 Building $427,900 | $840,750 |
| 2023 | $10,105.00 | $802,600 Land $416,700 Building $385,900 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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