Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 42 Willow St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,463 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.397 acres (17,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,261 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:026.0-0000-0046.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:026.0-0000-0046.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,463 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,085 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 953 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,289 sqft (0.397 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 990000000150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 WILLOW ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 WILLOW ST, READING, MA 01867-1548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 81189 / 595 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 WILLOW ST, READING, MA 01867-1548 |
| Document Number | 081189-595 |
| Book / Page | 81189 / 595 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 WILLOW ST, READING, MA 01867-1548 |
| Document Number | 0000008310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8310 |
| Name | STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,261.00 (-5.81%) | $813,100 (-3.08%) Land $440,000 Building $373,100 | $967,575 (+5.06%) |
| 2024 | $9,832.00 (+3.14%) | $838,900 (+10.79%) Land $422,700 Building $416,200 | $920,930 |
| 2023 | $9,533.00 | $757,200 Land $381,100 Building $376,100 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 235 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 |
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