220 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 220 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,628 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.399 acres (17,402 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$405,000 (Dec 2013)
Tax Bill$11,749 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Refinance
Feb 2020 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNREAD M:034.0-0000-0181.0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNREAD M:034.0-0000-0181.0
Alternative APNs
  • M:034.0=0000=0181.0
  • 1440000000280
  • 1440000000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,628 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,876 sqft
Basement Area920 sqft
Unfinished Basement460 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,402 sqft (0.399 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number1440000000280
Street Address220 CHARLES ST
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-1828
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeS20
JurisdictionREADING MA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract334400

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address220 CHARLES ST, READING, MA 01867-1828
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 8, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
NEEDHAM BANK
Feb 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
NEEDHAM BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 18, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 18, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 18, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page63079 / 516
Transfer Doc6307000516
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address220 CHARLES ST, READING, MA 01867-1828
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number72569-280
DateMay 8, 2019
Book Page72569/280
Instrument59027
Lender
NameNEEDHAM BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2049

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address220 CHARLES ST, READING, MA 01867-1828
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number74170-252
DateFeb 24, 2020
Book Page74170/252
Instrument26629
Lender
NameNEEDHAM BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionReading Town
Unified School DistrictReading School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,749.00 (+3.52%)$1,072,000 (+7.58%) Land $518,300 Building $553,700$1,178,097 (+2.83%)
2025$11,350.00 (+0.22%)$996,500 (+3.13%) Land $481,800 Building $514,700$1,145,700 (+23.7%)
2024$11,325.00 (+6.87%)$966,300 (+14.8%) Land $467,200 Building $499,100$926,155
2023$10,597.00$841,700 Land $406,900 Building $434,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA)
serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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