Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 223 High St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,271 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $717,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,371 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0272.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0272.0 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,191 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,148 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,271 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 840000000100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 HIGH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 81258 / 400 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 076262-541 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 223 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0077622-83 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77622/83 |
| Instrument | 95034 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 223 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2435 |
| Document Number | 081258-400 |
| Book / Page | 81258 / 400 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 17005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 223 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2435 |
| Document Number | 0000017006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 17006 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 223 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2435 |
| Document Number | 76262-541 |
| Book / Page | 076262 / 000541 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 222881 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 HIGH ST READING MA 01867, READING, MA 01867 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,371.00 (-5.34%) | $734,900 (-2.6%) Land $417,100 Building $317,800 | $819,565 (+9.3%) |
| 2024 | $8,843.00 (+3.25%) | $754,500 (+10.91%) Land $400,700 Building $353,800 | $749,835 |
| 2023 | $8,565.00 | $680,300 Land $361,300 Building $319,000 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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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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 523 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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