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245 West St, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 245 West St, Reading, MA 01867

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,837 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.262 acres (11,421 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$737,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$9,344 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN49000000055A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49000000055A
Alternative APNs
  • READ M:015.0-0000-0200.0
  • M:015.0=0000=0200.0
  • 490000000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,837 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,973 sqft
Basement Area1,064 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,064 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,421 sqft (0.262 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemWood Furnace
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number49000000055A
Street Address245 WEST ST
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-2848
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeS15
JurisdictionREADING MA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group4
Census Block4017
Census Tract334200

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1743 MONUMENT ST, CONCORD, MA 01742-5327
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 8, 1986 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20207500
Deed Book / Page76106 / 205
Prior Transfer DateNov 3, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc76106-205
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionREADING MA
Recording DateNov 6, 2020
Property Address245 WEST ST, READING, MA 01867-2848
Document Number76106-205
Book / Page076106 / 000205
Instrument DateNov 3, 2020
Instrument7500
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$3,361.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address102 LANCE CT SANTA CRUZ CA 950651216, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065-1216

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionReading Town
Unified School DistrictReading School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,344.00 (-2.28%)$852,600 (+1.56%) Land $427,500 Building $415,700$1,021,281 (+5.45%)
2025$9,562.00 (+1.12%)$839,500 (+4.05%) Land $420,900 Building $418,600$968,525 (+5.21%)
2024$9,456.00 (+3.13%)$806,800 (+10.78%) Land $404,300 Building $402,500$920,550
2023$9,169.00$728,300 Land $364,500 Building $363,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2001)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMar 2001 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA)
serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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