Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 206 Bancroft Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,122 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,820 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0316.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0316.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 758 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1130000000370 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 206 BANCROFT AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2003 |
| 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 | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 206 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 1979 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20176381 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70157 / 409 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 206 BANCROFT AVE, READING, MA 01867-2003 |
| Document Number | 70157-409 |
| Book / Page | 070157 / 000409 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 206 BANCROFT AVE READING MA 018672003, READING, MA 01867-2003 |
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 | $9,820.00 (+1.5%) | $896,000 (+5.49%) Land $504,500 Building $387,700 | $875,351 (+14.04%) |
| 2025 | $9,675.00 (+1.14%) | $849,400 (+4.07%) Land $478,200 Building $371,200 | $767,600 (+3.67%) |
| 2024 | $9,566.00 (+3.2%) | $816,200 (+10.87%) Land $459,400 Building $356,800 | $740,430 |
| 2023 | $9,269.00 | $736,200 Land $414,200 Building $322,000 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · Flooding |
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 |
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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 368 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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