Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 188 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,412 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0056.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0056.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,230 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 550000000130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
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 | 188 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 67329 / 246 |
| Transfer Doc | 067329-246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,412.00 (+0.53%) | $676,300 (+4.48%) Land $432,100 Building $241,700 | $697,340 (+15.62%) |
| 2025 | $7,373.00 (+3.32%) | $647,300 (+6.31%) Land $413,500 Building $233,800 | $603,155 (+11.41%) |
| 2024 | $7,136.00 (+1.96%) | $608,900 (+9.53%) Land $388,900 Building $220,000 | $541,405 |
| 2023 | $6,999.00 | $555,900 Land $354,900 Building $201,000 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 | 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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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