Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 29 Center Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,674 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42000000009A |
| Primary APN | 42000000009A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 363 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,761 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 42000000009A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 CENTER AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 CENTER AVE, READING, MA 01867-3529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DIGITAL FCU |
| May 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202072179 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74665 / 189 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 74665-189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 29 CENTER AVE, READING, MA 01867-3529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71653-321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71653/321 |
| Instrument | 146795 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 29 CENTER AVE, READING, MA 01867-3529 |
| Document Number | 74665-189 |
| Book / Page | 74665 / 189 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 72179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 ALEWIFE BROOK PKWY APT 1, 1, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1155 |
| Document Number | 72180 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 72180 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $8,674.00 (+3.98%) | $791,400 (+8.06%) Land $464,000 Building $327,400 | $810,546 (-3.14%) |
| 2025 | $8,342.00 (-1.16%) | $732,400 (+1.71%) Land $429,400 Building $303,000 | $836,855 (-0.49%) |
| 2024 | $8,440.00 (-1.18%) | $720,100 (+6.15%) Land $422,200 Building $297,900 | $840,940 |
| 2023 | $8,541.00 | $678,400 Land $397,800 Building $280,600 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains 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 | 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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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