Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 251 Ash St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,701 sqft · built 1832 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,671 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $392,500 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0050.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0050.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,701 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,495 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,229 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,229 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1832 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,671 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 27000000013 |
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| Street Address | 251 ASH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Beard, Benjamin, House listed 1984 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 84002505 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 ASH ST, READING, MA 01867-3627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20021837 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 251 ASH ST, READING, MA 01867-3627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 77023-488 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77023/488 |
| Instrument | 39142 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,685.00 (+1.11%) | $762,500 (+4.04%) Land $431,400 Building $331,100 | $754,965 (+2.26%) |
| 2024 | $8,590.00 (+3.11%) | $732,900 (+10.76%) Land $414,500 Building $318,400 | $738,245 |
| 2023 | $8,331.00 | $661,700 Land $373,700 Building $288,000 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA) serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000 |
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| 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 243 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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