Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 476 Franklin St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,141 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (May 1982) |
| Tax Bill | $8,004 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:038.0-0000-0102.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:038.0-0000-0102.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,727 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 923 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 923 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,141 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1530000000080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 476 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 476 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA 01867-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 1982 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 1982 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,004.00 (+3.5%) | $730,300 (+7.57%) Land $490,400 Building $239,900 | $670,009 (+5.63%) |
| 2025 | $7,733.00 (+0.22%) | $678,900 (+3.11%) Land $455,900 Building $223,000 | $634,315 (+3.38%) |
| 2024 | $7,716.00 (+6.87%) | $658,400 (+14.8%) Land $442,100 Building $216,300 | $613,605 |
| 2023 | $7,220.00 | $573,500 Land $385,100 Building $188,400 |
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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 300 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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