Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 273 Franklin St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.473 acres (20,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $438,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,524 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:051.0-0000-0029.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:051.0-0000-0029.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,621 sqft (0.473 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2080000000070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 273 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1087 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
273 Franklin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2005.
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 | 273 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA 01867-1087 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200564655 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44918 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 273 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA 01867-1087 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 081912-197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81912/197 |
| Instrument | 94096 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 273 Franklin St was $9,524, up 3.5% 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 | $9,524.00 (+3.52%) | $869,000 (+7.59%) Land $530,600 Building $338,300 | $945,315 (+0.89%) |
| 2025 | $9,200.00 (+0.22%) | $807,700 (+3.12%) Land $493,200 Building $314,500 | $936,985 (+17.77%) |
| 2024 | $9,180.00 (+6.87%) | $783,300 (+14.8%) Land $478,300 Building $305,000 | $795,625 |
| 2023 | $8,590.00 | $682,300 Land $416,600 Building $265,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 273 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 273 Franklin St is low, with 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 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 200 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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