Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 47 Prescott St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,925 sqft · built 1866 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,989 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,850 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:016.0-0000-0175.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:016.0-0000-0175.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,925 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,796 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1866 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,989 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 510000000180 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 PRESCOTT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3508 |
| 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 | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
47 Prescott St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 PRESCOTT ST, READING, MA 01867-3508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61553 / 154 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 47 Prescott St was $8,850, up 3.9% from the year before.
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 | $8,850.00 (+3.89%) | $807,500 (+7.97%) Land $502,700 Building $297,300 | $736,595 (-14.15%) |
| 2025 | $8,519.00 (-1.15%) | $747,900 (+1.71%) Land $465,300 Building $282,600 | $858,040 (-4.56%) |
| 2024 | $8,618.00 (-1.27%) | $735,300 (+6.06%) Land $457,400 Building $277,900 | $899,080 |
| 2023 | $8,729.00 | $693,300 Land $431,000 Building $262,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 Prescott St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 47 Prescott St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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