Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 243 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,345 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,821 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $642,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,159 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale Nov 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0098.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:017.0-0000-0098.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,345 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,821 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 560000000100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3251 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 MAIN ST, 11, NORTH READING, MA 01864-2245 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| May 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 82188 / 389 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082188-389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 243 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
| Document Number | 082188-389 |
| Book / Page | 82188 / 389 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 127737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 MAIN ST # UT11, UT11, NORTH READING, MA 01864-2239 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 243 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
| Document Number | 082178-176 |
| Book / Page | 82178 / 176 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 126407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 243 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
| Document Number | 69265-406 |
| Book / Page | 069265 / 000406 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69661 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 WASHINGTON ST READING MA 018673251, READING, MA 01867-3251 |
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 | $7,159.00 | $653,200 (+4.73%) Land $339,100 Building $312,800 | $731,068 (+9.75%) |
| 2025 | $623,700 (-20.79%) Land $324,600 Building $299,100 | $666,140 (+11.25%) | |
| 2024 | $787,400 (+8.86%) Land $381,500 Building $405,900 | $598,785 | |
| 2023 | $723,300 Land $348,200 Building $375,100 | ||
| 2017 | $6,922.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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