Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 53 Mount Vernon St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,159 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jun 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $9,281 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0120.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0120.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,159 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,002 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,925 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 730000000380 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
53 Mount Vernon St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON ST, READING, MA 01867-2541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 72536-572 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON ST, READING, MA 01867-2541 |
| Document Number | 72536-572 |
| Book / Page | 072536 / 000572 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON ST READING MA 018672541, READING, MA 01867-2541 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Mount Vernon St was $9,281, 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 | $9,281.00 (+3.9%) | $846,800 (+7.97%) Land $487,300 Building $351,800 | $882,030 (-7.67%) |
| 2025 | $8,933.00 (-1.16%) | $784,300 (+1.7%) Land $451,000 Building $333,300 | $955,320 (-5.61%) |
| 2024 | $9,038.00 (-1.27%) | $771,200 (+6.07%) Land $443,400 Building $327,800 | $1,012,130 |
| 2023 | $9,154.00 | $727,100 Land $417,800 Building $309,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Mount Vernon 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.
The area around 53 Mount Vernon St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 523 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 |
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