Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 269 West St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,929 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,177 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:015.0-0000-0216.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:015.0-0000-0216.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,929 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,762 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 666 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 666 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 490000000650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 269 WEST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
269 West St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 269 WEST ST, READING, MA 01867-2848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20159105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64818 / 584 |
| Transfer Doc | 64645-179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 269 WEST ST, READING, MA 01867-2848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077218-310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77218/310 |
| Instrument | 56551 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 269 West St was $7,177, down 2.2% 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 | $7,177.00 (-2.25%) | $654,800 (+1.58%) Land $411,200 Building $243,000 | $791,128 (+35.39%) |
| 2025 | $7,342.00 (+1.16%) | $644,600 (+4.09%) Land $404,800 Building $239,800 | $584,345 (+3.66%) |
| 2024 | $7,258.00 (+3.24%) | $619,300 (+10.91%) Land $388,900 Building $230,400 | $563,730 |
| 2023 | $7,030.00 | $558,400 Land $350,600 Building $207,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 269 West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms 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.
Wildfire risk around 269 West St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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