Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 49 Longwood Rd, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,157 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.511 acres (22,242 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $12,215 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:019.0-0000-0021.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:019.0-0000-0021.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,157 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,969 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 652 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,242 sqft (0.511 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 80000000014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 LONGWOOD RD |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2224 |
| 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 | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
49 Longwood Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 LONGWOOD RD, READING, MA 01867-2224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 49 LONGWOOD RD, READING, MA 01867-2224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079671-111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79671/111 |
| Instrument | 22632 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Longwood Rd was $12,215, up 2.1% 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 | $12,215.00 (+2.12%) | $1,114,500 (+6.13%) Land $491,500 Building $622,700 | $1,327,318 (-15.3%) |
| 2025 | $11,961.00 (+3.08%) | $1,050,100 (+6.06%) Land $463,100 Building $587,000 | $1,567,120 (+9.01%) |
| 2024 | $11,604.00 (-2.26%) | $990,100 (+4.99%) Land $436,600 Building $553,500 | $1,437,635 |
| 2023 | $11,872.00 | $943,000 Land $415,800 Building $527,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Longwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 49 Longwood Rd 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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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