Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 26 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,657 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,804 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Feb 1970) |
| Tax Bill | $9,327 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:028.0-0000-0063.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:028.0-0000-0063.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,657 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 746 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 746 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,804 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1040000000220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 CHARLES ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 CHARLES ST, READING, MA 01867-1753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 1970 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 1970 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081737-165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 26 CHARLES ST, READING, MA 01867-1753 |
| Document Number | 081737-165 |
| Book / Page | 81737 / 165 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 73315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 CHARLES ST, READING, MA 01867-1753 |
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 | $9,327.00 (+3.46%) | $851,000 (+7.52%) Land $504,500 Building $339,400 | $739,232 (-4.56%) |
| 2025 | $9,015.00 (+0.18%) | $791,500 (+3.09%) Land $468,900 Building $322,600 | $774,535 (+11.95%) |
| 2024 | $8,999.00 (+6.72%) | $767,800 (+14.65%) Land $454,700 Building $313,100 | $691,885 |
| 2023 | $8,432.00 | $669,700 Land $396,100 Building $273,600 |
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 | 2 in force |
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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