Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 55 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,339 sqft · built 1817 |
| Lot Size | 0.469 acres (20,434 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,946 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:022.0-0000-0098.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:022.0-0000-0098.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,124 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1817 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,434 sqft (0.469 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 760000000280 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 SALEM ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2609 |
| 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 | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166A MERRIMACK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6131 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022141187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80719 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 55 SALEM ST, READING, MA 01867-2609 |
| Document Number | 080719-269 |
| Book / Page | 80719 / 269 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 141187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51R SALEM ST, READING, MA 01867-2609 |
| Document Number | 0000141188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 141188 |
| Name | METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3.5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
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 | $8,946.00 (+1.9%) | $816,200 (+5.89%) Land $416,400 Building $399,800 | $895,588 (-8.38%) |
| 2025 | $8,779.00 (-0.88%) | $770,800 (+2%) Land $393,200 Building $377,600 | $977,550 (+4.54%) |
| 2024 | $8,857.00 (+8.32%) | $755,700 (+16.35%) Land $385,500 Building $370,200 | $935,085 |
| 2023 | $8,177.00 | $649,500 Land $343,900 Building $305,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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.
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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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