Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 229 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,955 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,991 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0094.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0094.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,955 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 560000000050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3251 |
| 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 | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
229 Washington St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201443 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63298 / 572 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 082257-541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 229 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
| Document Number | 082257-541 |
| Book / Page | 82257 / 541 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 136261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Washington St was $7,991, 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 | $7,991.00 (+0.53%) | $729,100 (+4.47%) Land $437,900 Building $291,200 | $715,329 (-17.09%) |
| 2025 | $7,949.00 (+3.38%) | $697,900 (+6.37%) Land $419,200 Building $278,700 | $862,790 (+15.84%) |
| 2024 | $7,689.00 (+1.98%) | $656,100 (+9.55%) Land $394,100 Building $262,000 | $744,800 |
| 2023 | $7,540.00 | $598,900 Land $359,700 Building $239,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 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 229 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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