505 Main St, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 505 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 8,295 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.218 acres (9,479 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,465,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$16,094 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNREAD M:017.0-0000-0159.0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNREAD M:017.0-0000-0159.0
Alternative APNs
  • M:017.0=0000=0159.0
  • 650000000410
  • 650000000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area8,295 sqft Total Area
Basement Area900 sqft
Unfinished Basement900 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area9,479 sqft (0.218 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater

Location & Zoning

Account Number650000000410
Street Address505 MAIN ST
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-3168
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeBUSB
JurisdictionREADING MA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group4
Census Block4025
Census Tract334400

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address505 MAIN ST, READING, MA 01867-3168
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 1, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202395503
Deed Book / Page81923 / 442
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionREADING MA
Recording DateAug 24, 2023
Property Address505 MAIN ST, READING, MA 01867-3168
Document Number081923-442
Book / Page81923 / 442
Instrument DateAug 24, 2023
Instrument95503
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address505 MAIN ST, READING, MA 01867-3168

Mortgage

Document Number0000095504
DateAug 24, 2023
Instrument95504
Lender
NameEASTERN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionReading Town
Unified School DistrictReading School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$16,094.00 (+0.9%)$1,282,400 (+1.87%) Land $447,200 Building $835,200
2025$15,950.00 (+17.15%)$1,258,900 (+19.46%) Land $439,000 Building $819,900
2024$13,615.00 (-2.2%)$1,053,800 (-) Land $422,500 Building $631,300
2023$13,921.00$1,053,800 Land $422,500 Building $631,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA)
serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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