Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 277 West St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,041 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $359,900 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,932 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49000000004A |
| Primary APN | 49000000004A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,041 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 49000000004A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 277 WEST ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2849 |
| 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 | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
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 | 277 WEST ST, READING, MA 01867-2849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004323453 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44385 / 307 |
| Transfer Doc | 52888-22 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,932.00 (-2.26%) | $723,700 (+1.57%) Land $422,800 Building $300,900 | $841,253 (+26.22%) |
| 2025 | $8,115.00 (+1.17%) | $712,500 (+4.11%) Land $416,200 Building $296,300 | $666,520 (+3.34%) |
| 2024 | $8,021.00 (+3.24%) | $684,400 (+10.91%) Land $399,800 Building $284,600 | $644,955 |
| 2023 | $7,769.00 | $617,100 Land $360,500 Building $256,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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