51 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 51 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Square Footage1,560 sqft Living Area
Lot Size13,051 sqft (0.3 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$805,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$8,299.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNREAD M:039.0-0000-0168.0
Alternative APNs
  • M:039.0=0000=0168.0
  • 1580000000400
  • 1580000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,560 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,386 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area1,040 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement520 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area13,051 sqft (0.3 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelOil Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number1580000000400
Street Address51 FOREST ST
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-1204
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionREADING MA
Minor Civil DivisionREADING
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4004
Census Tract334300

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · APN READ M:039.0-0000-0168.0

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address51 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1204
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 04, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PENTAGON FCU
Jul 24, 2020Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page82871 / 232
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address51 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1204
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number71571-578
DateSep 04, 2018
Book Page71571/578
Instrument136305
Lender
NamePENTAGON FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueSep 01, 2033

July 2020: Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Arm's Length for NE States
JurisdictionREADING MA
Recording DateJul 24, 2020
Property Address51 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1204
Document Number75202-418
Book / Page75202 / 418
Instrument DateJul 16, 2020
Instrument121649
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address51 FOREST ST, READING, MA 01867-1204
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number121650
DateJul 24, 2020
Instrument121650
Lender
NameWASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,299.00 (+1.17%)$728,600 (+4.1%) Land $468,800 Building $259,800$746,795 (+0.14%)
2024$8,203.00 (+3.23%)$699,900 (+10.9%) Land $450,300 Building $249,600$745,750
2023$7,946.00$631,100 Land $406,000 Building $225,100

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