Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 34 Hancock St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,362 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,276 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:020.0-0000-0117.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:020.0-0000-0117.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,486 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,362 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 700000000070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 HANCOCK ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
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 | 34 HANCOCK ST, READING, MA 01867-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 63419 / 544 |
| Transfer Doc | 62614-19 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 34 HANCOCK ST, READING, MA 01867-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74905-246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74905/246 |
| Instrument | 94394 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $8,276.00 (+4.19%) | $755,100 (+8.27%) Land $466,300 Building $287,300 | $739,566 (-4.35%) |
| 2025 | $7,943.00 (-1.14%) | $697,400 (+1.72%) Land $431,500 Building $265,900 | $773,205 (+3.84%) |
| 2024 | $8,035.00 (-1.22%) | $685,600 (+6.11%) Land $424,200 Building $261,400 | $744,610 |
| 2023 | $8,134.00 | $646,100 Land $399,700 Building $246,400 |
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 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms 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 523 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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