Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 228 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $373,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,195 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:022.0-0000-0220.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:022.0-0000-0220.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,019 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 419 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 780000000330 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 PLEASANT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2747 |
| 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 | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
228 Pleasant St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 ANDOVER ST, WILMINGTON, MA 01887-1005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67985 / 446 |
| Transfer Doc | 067985-446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Pleasant St was $7,195, 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 | $7,195.00 (+0.54%) | $656,500 (+4.49%) Land $430,600 Building $225,200 | $697,962 (+12.93%) |
| 2025 | $7,156.00 (+3.34%) | $628,300 (+6.33%) Land $412,100 Building $216,200 | $618,070 (+2.78%) |
| 2024 | $6,925.00 (+1.97%) | $590,900 (+9.55%) Land $387,500 Building $203,400 | $601,350 |
| 2023 | $6,791.00 | $539,400 Land $353,700 Building $185,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Pleasant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 228 Pleasant St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 392 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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