Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 40 Ellis Ave, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,208 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $412,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $13,929 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32000000006A |
| Primary APN | 32000000006A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,185 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,535 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,397 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32000000006A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 ELLIS AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 ELLIS AVE, READING, MA 01867-3303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $13,929.00 (+0.86%) | $1,270,900 (+4.82%) Land $695,200 Building $560,500 | $1,303,625 (-13.37%) |
| 2025 | $13,810.00 (-1.23%) | $1,212,500 (+1.63%) Land $662,800 Building $549,700 | $1,504,895 (+0.62%) |
| 2024 | $13,982.00 (+6.07%) | $1,193,000 (+13.94%) Land $652,000 Building $541,000 | $1,495,680 |
| 2023 | $13,182.00 | $1,047,000 Land $571,200 Building $475,800 |
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 | 3 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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