Middlesex County and North Reading Town property record for 279 Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,496 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 4.2 acres (182,952 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $35,569 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:13-P:016 |
| Primary APN | M:13-P:016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Units | 55 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 182,952 sqft (4.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 9 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 279 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORTH READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01864-1364 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | HB |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 330201 |
279 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 164, NORTH READING, MA 01864-0164 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Main St was $35,569, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | North Reading Town |
| Unified School District | North Reading School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,569.00 (+4.1%) | $2,731,900 (+4.42%) Land $1,186,200 Building $1,545,700 | $818,090 |
| 2025 | $34,168.00 (+3.99%) | $2,616,200 (+5.18%) Land $1,184,700 Building $1,431,500 | |
| 2024 | $32,857.00 (+1.33%) | $2,487,300 (+7.31%) Land $1,096,600 Building $1,390,700 | |
| 2023 | $32,427.00 | $2,317,900 Land $982,400 Building $1,335,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Main 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 | 8 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.
The area around 279 Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | NORTH READING WATER DEPT. serves 16,379 people · EPA ID MA3213000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ANDOVER WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 194 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 |
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