Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 38 Emerson St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,513 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,397 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:051.0-0000-0017.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:051.0-0000-0017.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,513 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,083 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2070000000100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 EMERSON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 EMERSON ST, READING, MA 01867-1022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 72817-1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 38 EMERSON ST, READING, MA 01867-1022 |
| Document Number | 72817-1 |
| Book / Page | 072817 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 87535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 38 EMERSON ST READING MA 018671022, READING, MA 01867-1022 |
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 | $9,397.00 (+1.51%) | $857,400 (+5.5%) Land $505,800 Building $351,600 | $808,249 (-13.56%) |
| 2025 | $9,257.00 (+1.17%) | $812,700 (+4.1%) Land $479,400 Building $333,300 | $934,990 (-9.32%) |
| 2024 | $9,150.00 (+3.25%) | $780,700 (+10.91%) Land $460,500 Building $320,200 | $1,031,035 |
| 2023 | $8,862.00 | $703,900 Land $415,200 Building $288,700 |
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 |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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