Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 212 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,491 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Oct 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $8,211 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0116.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0116.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,491 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,394 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 560000000290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 212 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3257 |
| 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 | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
212 Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 76931-68 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 212 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3257 |
| Document Number | 76931-68 |
| Book / Page | 76931 / 68 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 30724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 212 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3257 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 212 Washington St was $8,211, up 0.5% 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 | $8,211.00 (+0.51%) | $749,200 (+4.46%) Land $414,300 Building $331,200 | $723,082 (+0.71%) |
| 2025 | $8,169.00 (+3.33%) | $717,200 (+6.31%) Land $396,500 Building $320,700 | $718,010 (+16.4%) |
| 2024 | $7,906.00 (+1.95%) | $674,600 (+9.51%) Land $372,800 Building $301,800 | $616,835 |
| 2023 | $7,755.00 | $616,000 Land $340,300 Building $275,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 Washington St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 212 Washington St 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 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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