52 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 52 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,833 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$635,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$8,820 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Refinance
Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN86000000015A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN86000000015A
Alternative APNs
  • READ M:021.0-0000-0363.0
  • M:021.0=0000=0363.0
  • 860000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,670 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,356 sqft
Basement Area775 sqft
Unfinished Basement775 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,833 sqft (0.134 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number86000000015A
Street Address52 HIGHLAND ST
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-2148
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeS15
JurisdictionREADING MA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract334300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address52 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 17, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019141327
Deed Book / Page73295 / 157
Prior Transfer DateSep 13, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc73295-157
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address52 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number76307-468
DateDec 1, 2020
Book Page76307/468
Instrument226672
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionREADING MA
Recording DateSep 17, 2019
Property Address52 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148
Document Number73295-157
Book / Page073295 / 000157
Instrument DateSep 13, 2019
Instrument141327
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,895.60
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address52 HIGHLAND ST READING MA 018672148, READING, MA 01867-2148

Mortgage

Document Number73295-160
DateSep 17, 2019
Book Page073295/000160
Instrument141328
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 16, 2049

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,820.00 (+3.11%)$804,700 (+7.15%) Land $468,100 Building $332,000$822,337 (-0.41%)
2025$8,554.00 (-1.16%)$751,000 (+1.71%) Land $433,200 Building $317,800$825,740 (+8.33%)
2024$8,654.00 (-1.3%)$738,400 (+6.03%) Land $425,800 Building $312,600$762,280
2023$8,768.00$696,400 Land $401,200 Building $295,200

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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