Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 273 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,087 sqft · built 1833 |
| Lot Size | 0.714 acres (31,097 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $12,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135000000008A |
| Primary APN | 135000000008A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,087 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,667 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1833 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,097 sqft (0.714 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 135000000008A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 273 FOREST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · APN 135000000008A
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 273 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 273 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76906-488 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76906/488 |
| Instrument | 28430 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 273 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70260-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70260/1 |
| Instrument | 188503 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Town |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,228.00 (+1.17%) | $1,073,600 (+4.1%) Land $561,500 Building $512,100 | $1,020,775 (+2.56%) |
| 2024 | $12,087.00 (+3.23%) | $1,031,300 (+10.89%) Land $539,400 Building $491,900 | $995,315 |
| 2023 | $11,709.00 | $930,000 Land $486,400 Building $443,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173343004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 5 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force 3 of 5 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004, rainfall accumulation, Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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