Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 4 A St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,139 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Sep 1972) |
| Tax Bill | $7,936 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:023.0-0000-0185.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:023.0-0000-0185.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,799 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 749 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,139 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 94000000140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 A ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867 |
| 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 |
4 A St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 1972.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 A ST, READING, MA 01867-1901 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 1972 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 1972 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 825 / 139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 A St was $7,936, up 1.5% 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 | $7,936.00 (+1.51%) | $724,100 (+5.49%) Land $418,400 Building $297,200 | $772,267 (-2.35%) |
| 2025 | $7,818.00 (+2.99%) | $686,400 (+5.97%) Land $396,300 Building $290,100 | $790,875 (-2.08%) |
| 2024 | $7,591.00 (+0.44%) | $647,700 (+7.9%) Land $373,700 Building $274,000 | $807,690 |
| 2023 | $7,558.00 | $600,300 Land $346,000 Building $254,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 A St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 4 A St 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 | 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 392 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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