Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 40 Shackford Rd, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,296 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.422 acres (18,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Mar 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $9,599 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0067.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:012.0-0000-0067.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,093 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 642 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,400 sqft (0.422 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 27000000025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 SHACKFORD RD |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
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 | 40 SHACKFORD RD, READING, MA 01867-3640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 40 SHACKFORD RD, READING, MA 01867-3640 |
| Document Number | 70119-112 |
| Book / Page | 070119 / 000112 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70119-112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070119/000112 |
| Instrument | 1850 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $9,599.00 (+1.52%) | $875,800 (+5.51%) Land $514,800 Building $360,400 | $928,145 (+4.45%) |
| 2025 | $9,455.00 (+1.16%) | $830,100 (+4.09%) Land $487,900 Building $342,200 | $888,630 (+3.82%) |
| 2024 | $9,347.00 (+3.25%) | $797,500 (+10.9%) Land $468,700 Building $328,800 | $855,950 |
| 2023 | $9,053.00 | $719,100 Land $422,600 Building $296,500 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons 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 | 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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