Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 214 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.292 acres (12,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $456,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,234 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:032.0-0000-0152.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:032.0-0000-0152.0 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 498 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,715 sqft (0.292 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1280000000240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 214 FOREST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1413 |
| 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 | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · APN READ M:032.0-0000-0152.0
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
| Feb 04, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 01, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 62836 / 546 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 214 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 082200-489 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 82200/489 |
| Instrument | 129323 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 214 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078466-125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78466/125 |
| Instrument | 181810 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 214 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78466-125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78466/125 |
| Instrument | 181810 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 214 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74085-521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74085/521 |
| Instrument | 17038 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Town |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,234.00 (+1.18%) | $810,700 (+4.11%) Land $492,200 Building $318,500 | $852,340 (+3.36%) |
| 2024 | $9,126.00 (+3.25%) | $778,700 (+10.91%) Land $472,800 Building $305,900 | $824,600 |
| 2023 | $8,839.00 | $702,100 Land $426,300 Building $275,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
Based on FCC filings for 300 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | READING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA) serves 26,262 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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