Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 51 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,591 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.512 acres (22,294 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jun 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $13,117 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:015.0-0000-0151.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:015.0-0000-0151.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,591 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,978 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,047 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,294 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 490000000220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 PROSPECT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 PROSPECT ST, READING, MA 01867-2822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 72574-408 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 51 PROSPECT ST, READING, MA 01867-2822 |
| Document Number | 72574-408 |
| Book / Page | 072574 / 000408 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 59624 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 51 PROSPECT ST READING MA 018672822, READING, MA 01867-2822 |
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 | $13,117.00 (+1.56%) | $1,196,800 (+5.55%) Land $653,900 Building $542,900 | $1,178,577 (+1.09%) |
| 2025 | $12,915.00 (+3.07%) | $1,133,900 (+6.06%) Land $619,500 Building $514,400 | $1,165,840 (+7.64%) |
| 2024 | $12,530.00 (+0.55%) | $1,069,100 (+8.01%) Land $584,100 Building $485,000 | $1,083,095 |
| 2023 | $12,462.00 | $989,800 Land $540,800 Building $449,000 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And 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 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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