Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 285 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,859 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,496 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:011.0-0000-0238.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:011.0-0000-0238.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,859 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,907 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,001 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 390000000390 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 SUMMER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 SUMMER AVE, READING, MA 01867-3445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 1979 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016187489 |
| Deed Book / Page | 68248 / 112 |
| Transfer Doc | 68248-112 |
| 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 | $11,496.00 (+1.53%) | $1,048,900 (+5.51%) Land $516,500 Building $532,400 | $1,139,092 (+14.23%) |
| 2025 | $11,323.00 (+1.18%) | $994,100 (+4.11%) Land $489,500 Building $504,600 | $997,215 (+7.58%) |
| 2024 | $11,191.00 (+3.24%) | $954,900 (+10.91%) Land $470,200 Building $484,700 | $926,915 |
| 2023 | $10,840.00 | $861,000 Land $424,000 Building $437,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 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 | 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures