Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 172 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,062 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.504 acres (21,972 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $12,147 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance Apr 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143000000302A |
| Primary APN | 143000000302A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 106 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,972 sqft (0.504 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 143000000302A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 WAKEFIELD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
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 | 172 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1855 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 60737 / 452 |
| Transfer Doc | 060737-452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 172 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1855 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079578-356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79578/356 |
| Instrument | 12598 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 172 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1855 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0081447-43 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81447/43 |
| Instrument | 39835 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $12,147.00 (+1.52%) | $1,108,300 (+5.5%) Land $556,100 Building $552,200 | $1,032,395 (+12.94%) |
| 2025 | $11,965.00 (+1.17%) | $1,050,500 (+4.1%) Land $527,100 Building $523,400 | $914,090 (+4.33%) |
| 2024 | $11,827.00 (+31.28%) | $1,009,100 (+41.01%) Land $506,300 Building $502,800 | $876,185 |
| 2023 | $9,009.00 | $715,600 Land $456,500 Building $259,100 |
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 | 2 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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