Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 272 Ash St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,186 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,433 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $12,175 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0124.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0124.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,186 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,087 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,097 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,097 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,433 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 440000000160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 272 ASH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 ASH ST, READING, MA 01867-3625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009186027 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53569 / 205 |
| Transfer Doc | 53569-205 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,175.00 (+1.17%) | $1,068,900 (+4.1%) Land $396,800 Building $672,100 |
| 2024 | $12,034.00 (+3.23%) | $1,026,800 (+10.9%) Land $381,100 Building $645,700 |
| 2023 | $11,657.00 | $925,900 Land $343,600 Building $582,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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