Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 42 Chute St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,451 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.713 acres (31,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,190 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0179.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0179.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,451 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,513 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,635 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,635 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 31,050 sqft (0.713 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 740000000340 |
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| Street Address | 42 CHUTE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Temple, Joseph, House listed 1984 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 84002835 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 42 CHUTE ST, READING, MA 01867-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 64045 / 527 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081904-226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 CHUTE ST, READING, MA 01867-2519 |
| Document Number | 081904-226 |
| Book / Page | 81904 / 226 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 93208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 CHUTE ST, READING, MA 01867-2519 |
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 | $13,190.00 (+3.9%) | $1,203,500 (+7.98%) Land $563,600 Building $628,700 | $1,277,332 (+0.35%) |
| 2025 | $12,695.00 (-1.16%) | $1,114,600 (+1.71%) Land $521,600 Building $593,000 | $1,272,905 (+7.75%) |
| 2024 | $12,844.00 (-1.26%) | $1,095,900 (+6.07%) Land $512,700 Building $583,200 | $1,181,325 |
| 2023 | $13,008.00 | $1,033,200 Land $483,100 Building $550,100 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 523 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 |
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