Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 178 Sanborn Ln, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,184 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.463 acres (20,181 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $15,008 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:055.0-0000-0046.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:055.0-0000-0046.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,292 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,181 sqft (0.463 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2330000001320 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 SANBORN LN |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
178 Sanborn Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 SANBORN LN, READING, MA 01867-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 73710-479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 SANBORN LN, READING, MA 01867-1011 |
| Document Number | 73710-479 |
| Book / Page | 073710 / 000479 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 178 SANBORN LN READING MA 018671011, READING, MA 01867-1011 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Sanborn Ln was $15,008, 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 | $15,008.00 (+0.85%) | $1,369,300 (+4.8%) Land $585,500 Building $783,800 | $1,438,593 (+4.78%) |
| 2025 | $14,882.00 (-0.42%) | $1,306,600 (+2.46%) Land $558,700 Building $747,900 | $1,372,940 (+3.35%) |
| 2024 | $14,945.00 (+7.13%) | $1,275,200 (+15.09%) Land $545,300 Building $729,900 | $1,328,385 |
| 2023 | $13,950.00 | $1,108,000 Land $473,800 Building $634,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Sanborn Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 178 Sanborn Ln 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 50 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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