Middlesex County and North Reading Town property record for 5 Bliss Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,387 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,232 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:42-P:109 |
| Primary APN | M:42-P:109 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,387 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,387 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 BLISS RD |
|---|---|
| City | NORTH READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01864-2322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 109.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 330102 |
5 Bliss Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BLISS RD, NORTH READING, MA 01864-2322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 64012 / 315 |
| Transfer Doc | 064012-315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Property Address | 5 BLISS RD, NORTH READING, MA 01864-2322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078537-272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78537/272 |
| Instrument | 189123 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Bliss Rd was $9,232, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | North Reading Town |
| Unified School District | North Reading School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,232.00 (+1.89%) | $709,100 (+2.21%) Land $400,800 Building $308,300 | $747,753 |
| 2025 | $9,061.00 (+6.47%) | $693,800 (+7.7%) Land $385,500 Building $308,300 | |
| 2024 | $8,510.00 (+0.72%) | $644,200 (+6.67%) Land $363,500 Building $280,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,449.00 | $603,900 Land $333,800 Building $270,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Bliss Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Bliss Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | NORTH READING WATER DEPT. serves 16,379 people · EPA ID MA3213000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ANDOVER WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 151 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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