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40 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 40 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,775 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.353 acres (15,390 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$163,333 (Jun 1999)
Tax Bill$10,071 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Transfer
Jun 2020 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNREAD M:035.0-0000-0052.0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNREAD M:035.0-0000-0052.0
Alternative APNs
  • M:035.0=0000=0052.0
  • 1460000000080
  • 1460000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,775 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,782 sqft
Basement Area1,614 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,453 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,390 sqft (0.353 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number1460000000080
Street Address40 WAKEFIELD ST
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-1851
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeS20
JurisdictionREADING MA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract334400

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address40 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1851
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 7, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 26, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BK/RI

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 1999 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer DateOct 21, 2022
Transfer Doc080921-221
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionREADING MA
Recording DateNov 7, 2022
Property Address40 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1851
Document Number080921-221
Book / Page80921 / 221
Instrument DateOct 21, 2022
Instrument165302
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1851

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address40 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1851
Document Number75101-79
Instrument DateJun 26, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 WAKEFIELD ST READING MA 018671851, READING, MA 01867-1851

Mortgage

Document Number75101-79
DateJul 13, 2020
Book Page075101/000079
Instrument112139
Lender
NameCITIZENS BK/RI
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJul 12, 2045
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionReading Town
Unified School DistrictReading School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,071.00 (+1.52%)$918,900 (+5.51%) Land $530,000 Building $388,900$781,284 (+5.18%)
2025$9,920.00 (+1.17%)$870,900 (+4.1%) Land $502,300 Building $368,600$742,805 (+3.67%)
2024$9,805.00 (+3.24%)$836,600 (+10.91%) Land $482,500 Building $354,100$716,490
2023$9,497.00$754,300 Land $435,000 Building $319,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA)
serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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