Middlesex County and North Reading Town property record for 20 Sunset Ave, North Reading, MA 01864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,022 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:32-P:063 |
| Primary APN | M:32-P:063 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,104 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORTH READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01864-1427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 63.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 330102 |
20 Sunset Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SUNSET AVE, NORTH READING, MA 01864-1427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0079260-36 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 SUNSET AVE, NORTH READING, MA 01864-1427 |
| Document Number | 0079260-36 |
| Book / Page | 79260 / 36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 260202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 SUNSET AVE, NORTH READING, MA 01864-1427 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Sunset Ave was $9,022, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | North Reading Town |
| Unified School District | North Reading School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,022.00 (+4.59%) | $692,900 (+4.91%) Land $437,800 Building $255,100 | $675,422 |
| 2025 | $8,626.00 (+5.97%) | $660,500 (+7.19%) Land $405,400 Building $255,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,140.00 (-2.25%) | $616,200 (+3.53%) Land $375,400 Building $240,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,327.00 | $595,200 Land $363,300 Building $231,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Sunset Ave is low, with 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 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 | NORTH READING WATER DEPT. serves 16,379 people · EPA ID MA3213000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ANDOVER WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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