Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 252 South St, Reading, MA 01867 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
| Square Footage | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,598 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $812,500 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,838.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | READ M:004.0-0000-0106.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,688 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 448 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,598 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 100000000070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 SOUTH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3937 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · APN READ M:004.0-0000-0106.0
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 SOUTH ST, READING, MA 01867-3937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2022 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 06, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 06, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 80233 / 163 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 252 SOUTH ST, READING, MA 01867-3937 |
| Document Number | 080233-163 |
| Book / Page | 80233 / 163 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 84617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 252 SOUTH ST, READING, MA 01867-3937 |
| Document Number | 0000084618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 84618 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 252 SOUTH ST, READING, MA 01867-3937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76214-363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76214/363 |
| Instrument | 218186 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2035 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Town |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,838.00 (+1.18%) | $775,900 (+4.11%) Land $484,200 Building $291,700 | $947,910 (+5.02%) |
| 2024 | $8,735.00 (+3.21%) | $745,300 (+10.87%) Land $465,100 Building $280,200 | $902,595 |
| 2023 | $8,463.00 | $672,200 Land $419,400 Building $252,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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