Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 52 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,772 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,769 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Refinance Dec 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0132.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0132.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 649 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,772 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1390000000360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 WHITTIER RD |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1656 |
| 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 | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
52 Whittier Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST GUARANTY MTG |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005172263 |
| Deed Book / Page | 45824 / 374 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 079270-223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 52 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080199-239 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80199/239 |
| Instrument | 80764 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 52 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Document Number | 079270-223 |
| Book / Page | 79270 / 223 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 261295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 52 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69656-548 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69656/548 |
| Instrument | 116369 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY MTG |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 52 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73851-275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73851/275 |
| Instrument | 201117 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Whittier Rd was $8,769, up 1.5% 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 | $8,769.00 (+1.53%) | $800,100 (+5.51%) Land $511,600 Building $288,500 | $818,832 (+15%) |
| 2025 | $8,637.00 (+1.16%) | $758,300 (+4.09%) Land $484,900 Building $273,400 | $712,025 (-1.16%) |
| 2024 | $8,538.00 (+3.25%) | $728,500 (+10.92%) Land $465,800 Building $262,700 | $720,385 |
| 2023 | $8,269.00 | $656,800 Land $420,000 Building $236,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Whittier Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 52 Whittier Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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