Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 272 High St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,205 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,832 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:026.0-0000-0060.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:026.0-0000-0060.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 252 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,205 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 990000000310 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 272 HIGH ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2436 |
| 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 | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| May 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 72527 / 566 |
| Transfer Doc | 69277-244 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 272 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0077602-75 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77602/75 |
| Instrument | 93098 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 272 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2436 |
| Document Number | 72527-566 |
| Book / Page | 072527 / 000566 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 54358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,804.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 272 HIGH ST READING MA 018672436, READING, MA 01867-2436 |
| Document Number | 72527-569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 072527/000569 |
| Instrument | 54359 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 272 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2436 |
| Document Number | 69277-244 |
| Book / Page | 069277 / 000244 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 71024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 272 HIGH ST READING MA 018672436, READING, MA 01867-2436 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 272 HIGH ST, READING, MA 01867-2436 |
| Document Number | 68941-338 |
| Book / Page | 068941 / 000338 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 68941-338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 068941/000338 |
| Instrument | 30079 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,832.00 (+1.17%) | $775,400 (+4.09%) Land $407,100 Building $368,300 | $781,090 (+4.12%) |
| 2024 | $8,730.00 (+3.25%) | $744,900 (+10.91%) Land $391,100 Building $353,800 | $750,215 |
| 2023 | $8,455.00 | $671,600 Land $352,600 Building $319,000 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 368 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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