Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 51 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,122 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 0.456 acres (19,876 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,141 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:022.0-0000-0099.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:022.0-0000-0099.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,012 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,526 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,526 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 19,876 sqft (0.456 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 760000000290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 SALEM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
51 Salem St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166A MERRIMACK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6131 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SALEM COOPERATIVE BK |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 51 SALEM ST, READING, MA 01867-2609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70897-9 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70897/9 |
| Instrument | 54101 |
| Name | SALEM COOPERATIVE BK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 51 SALEM ST, READING, MA 01867-2609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71220-181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71220/181 |
| Instrument | 93284 |
| Name | STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 51 SALEM ST, READING, MA 01867-2609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75322-310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75322/310 |
| Instrument | 133402 |
| Name | METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Salem St was $10,141, up 1.8% 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 | $10,141.00 (+1.76%) | $925,300 (+5.75%) Land $436,500 Building $469,200 | $864,066 |
| 2025 | $9,966.00 (-0.91%) | $875,000 (+1.96%) Land $412,300 Building $462,700 | |
| 2024 | $10,058.00 (+4.08%) | $858,200 (+11.8%) Land $404,200 Building $454,000 | |
| 2023 | $9,664.00 | $767,600 Land $360,500 Building $407,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Salem St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 51 Salem St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 503 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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