Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 452 Franklin St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,929 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.519 acres (22,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jul 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $11,278 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 178000000002B |
| Primary APN | 178000000002B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,929 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,335 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 946 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,599 sqft (0.519 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 178000000002B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 452 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 452 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA 01867-1225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 21325 / 34 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 452 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA 01867-1225 |
| Document Number | 70594-311 |
| Book / Page | 070594 / 000311 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 77 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 452 FRANKLIN ST READING MA 018671225, READING, MA 01867-1225 |
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 | $11,278.00 (+3.51%) | $1,029,000 (+7.57%) Land $538,200 Building $490,100 | $1,206,171 (+31.97%) |
| 2025 | $10,896.00 (+0.23%) | $956,600 (+3.13%) Land $500,300 Building $456,300 | $913,995 (+1.54%) |
| 2024 | $10,871.00 (+6.85%) | $927,600 (+14.79%) Land $485,100 Building $442,500 | $900,125 |
| 2023 | $10,174.00 | $808,100 Land $422,600 Building $385,500 |
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 | 1 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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