Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 29 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,477 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:023.0-0000-0188.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:023.0-0000-0188.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,248 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 940000001570 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 LIBBY AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
29 Libby Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1996.
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 | 29 LIBBY AVE, READING, MA 01867-1935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 29 LIBBY AVE, READING, MA 01867-1935 |
| Document Number | 0001850573 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 29 LIBBY AVE READING MA 018671935, READING, MA 01867-1935 |
| Document Number | 0001850573 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1850573 |
| Name | EAST BOSTON SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.38% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Libby Ave was $7,477, up 2.1% 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 | $7,477.00 (+2.1%) | $682,200 (+6.11%) Land $438,800 Building $242,600 | $686,126 (+16.49%) |
| 2025 | $7,323.00 (+3.07%) | $642,900 (+6.05%) Land $413,500 Building $229,400 | $589,000 (+3.37%) |
| 2024 | $7,105.00 (-2.26%) | $606,200 (+4.99%) Land $389,900 Building $216,300 | $569,810 |
| 2023 | $7,269.00 | $577,400 Land $371,300 Building $206,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Libby Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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 | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1981 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 29 Libby Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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