Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 174 West St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,699 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,101 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0082.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0082.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,162 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,313 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,699 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 300000000110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 174 WEST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3328 |
| 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 | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 WEST ST, READING, MA 01867-3328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 84021 / 561 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 084021-561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 174 WEST ST, READING, MA 01867-3328 |
| Document Number | 084021-561 |
| Book / Page | 84021 / 561 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 44882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 174 WEST ST, READING, MA 01867-3328 |
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 | $7,101.00 (-2.28%) | $647,900 (+1.55%) Land $418,500 Building $218,500 | $684,838 (-7.03%) |
| 2025 | $7,267.00 (+1.08%) | $638,000 (+4.01%) Land $412,000 Building $226,000 | $736,630 (+21.63%) |
| 2024 | $7,189.00 (+3.07%) | $613,400 (+10.72%) Land $395,800 Building $217,600 | $605,625 |
| 2023 | $6,975.00 | $554,000 Land $356,800 Building $197,200 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 418 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 |
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