Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 255 Grove St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,745 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,598 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $338,500 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance Jun 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:038.0-0000-0085.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:038.0-0000-0085.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,745 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,016 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 547 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,598 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1520000000040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 GROVE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 GROVE ST, READING, MA 01867-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2001410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 255 GROVE ST, READING, MA 01867-1207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 79219-336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79219/336 |
| Instrument | 256235 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 255 GROVE ST, READING, MA 01867-1207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74901-442 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74901/442 |
| Instrument | 94010 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 255 GROVE ST, READING, MA 01867-1207 |
| Document Number | 69979-101 |
| Book / Page | 069979 / 000101 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69979-101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069979/000101 |
| Instrument | 154948 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 24, 2047 |
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 | $9,400.00 (+1.52%) | $857,700 (+5.51%) Land $538,800 Building $318,400 | $865,939 (+8.95%) |
| 2025 | $9,259.00 (+1.17%) | $812,900 (+4.1%) Land $510,600 Building $302,300 | $794,770 (+5.43%) |
| 2024 | $9,152.00 (+3.23%) | $780,900 (+10.89%) Land $490,500 Building $290,400 | $753,825 |
| 2023 | $8,866.00 | $704,200 Land $442,300 Building $261,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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