Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 235 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,183 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,047 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,900 (Aug 1973) |
| Tax Bill | $7,439 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0096.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0096.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,183 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,490 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,047 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 560000000080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 235 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 |
235 Washington St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084160-370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 235 Washington St was $7,439, 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 | $7,439.00 (+0.51%) | $678,700 (+4.45%) Land $431,500 Building $242,400 | $646,788 (-11.14%) |
| 2025 | $7,401.00 (+3.31%) | $649,800 (+6.3%) Land $413,000 Building $236,800 | $727,890 (+14.92%) |
| 2024 | $7,164.00 (+1.92%) | $611,300 (+9.49%) Land $388,300 Building $223,000 | $633,365 |
| 2023 | $7,029.00 | $558,300 Land $354,400 Building $203,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 235 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 235 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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