Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 52 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,406 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $372,500 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $9,329 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:016.0-0000-0171.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:016.0-0000-0171.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,590 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 827 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,406 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 510000000140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3566 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
52 Washington St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3566 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ALLIED MORTGAGE & SERVICES |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 75666-400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 52 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3566 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0073099-15 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73099/15 |
| Instrument | 119307 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 52 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3566 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077377-236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77377/236 |
| Instrument | 71035 |
| Name | ALLIED MORTGAGE & SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 52 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA 01867-3566 |
| Document Number | 75666-400 |
| Book / Page | 075666 / 000400 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 166389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | WASHINGTON ST READING MA 01867, READING, MA 01867 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Washington St was $9,329, up 3.9% 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 | $9,329.00 (+3.91%) | $851,200 (+7.99%) Land $485,400 Building $360,000 | $878,590 |
| 2025 | $8,978.00 (-1.15%) | $788,200 (+1.72%) Land $449,200 Building $339,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,082.00 (-1.25%) | $774,900 (+6.08%) Land $441,600 Building $333,300 | |
| 2023 | $9,197.00 | $730,500 Land $416,100 Building $314,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 52 Washington 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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