Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 529 Franklin St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,652 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.585 acres (25,491 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jun 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $11,748 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:038.0-0000-0175.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:038.0-0000-0175.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,652 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,502 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,301 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,491 sqft (0.585 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1760000000080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 529 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
529 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1987.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 529 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA 01867-1224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 529 Franklin St was $11,748, up 3.5% 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 | $11,748.00 (+3.49%) | $1,071,900 (+7.54%) Land $549,300 Building $517,600 | $960,529 (+15.13%) |
| 2025 | $11,352.00 (+0.2%) | $996,700 (+3.11%) Land $510,600 Building $486,100 | $834,290 (+0.68%) |
| 2024 | $11,329.00 (+6.78%) | $966,600 (+14.7%) Land $495,100 Building $471,500 | $828,685 |
| 2023 | $10,610.00 | $842,700 Land $431,300 Building $411,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 529 Franklin St 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 529 Franklin 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 49 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 |
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