Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 259 Grove St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,004 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $387,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,367 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:037.0-0000-0008.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:037.0-0000-0008.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,004 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1520000000160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 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 |
259 Grove St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 GROVE ST, READING, MA 01867-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004211512 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43482 / 42 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Grove St was $8,367, up 1.5% from the year before.
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 | $8,367.00 (+1.53%) | $763,400 (+5.51%) Land $496,600 Building $266,800 | $740,528 (+4.87%) |
| 2025 | $8,241.00 (+1.18%) | $723,500 (+4.1%) Land $470,600 Building $252,900 | $706,135 (+5.24%) |
| 2024 | $8,145.00 (+3.25%) | $695,000 (+10.92%) Land $452,100 Building $242,900 | $670,985 |
| 2023 | $7,889.00 | $626,600 Land $407,600 Building $219,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 259 Grove St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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