Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 31 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 4,022 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,710 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,235 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0355.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0355.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,022 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,467 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,467 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,710 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 860000000070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 HIGHLAND ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
31 Highland St, a duplex, is held in a trust since February 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2147 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EASTERN BANK |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66964 / 165 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085250-564 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 31 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2147 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 079002-537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79002/537 |
| Instrument | 234981 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2147 |
| Document Number | 085250-564 |
| Book / Page | 85250 / 564 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 18862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2147 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Highland St was $10,235, down 1.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,235.00 (-1.14%) | $898,600 (+1.72%) Land $439,800 Building $458,800 |
| 2024 | $10,353.00 (-1.21%) | $883,400 (+6.13%) Land $432,300 Building $451,100 |
| 2023 | $10,480.00 | $832,400 Land $407,400 Building $425,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 31 Highland St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 31 Highland 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 | 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 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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