Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 55 Walnut St, Reading, MA 01867 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 5,962 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 23,631 sqft (0.542 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $18,118.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | READ M:007.0-0000-0217.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,920 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 3,228 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,905 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Historical Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 23,631 sqft (0.542 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Basement Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 180000000210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 WALNUT ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3945 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Minor Civil Division | READING |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · APN READ M:007.0-0000-0217.0
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 WALNUT ST, READING, MA 01867-3945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HANSCOM FCU |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer WASHINGTON TRUST MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 05, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 69948 / 93 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 76587-531 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 55 WALNUT ST, READING, MA 01867-3945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 077324-451 |
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| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77324/451 |
| Instrument | 66256 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 55 WALNUT ST, READING, MA 01867-3945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 077532-426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77532/426 |
| Instrument | 86273 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 55 WALNUT ST, READING, MA 01867-3945 |
| Document Number | 76587-531 |
| Book / Page | 76587 / 531 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 252997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 55 WALNUT ST, READING, MA 01867-3945 |
| Document Number | 76587-535 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76587/535 |
| Instrument | 252998 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 01, 2036 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 55 WALNUT ST, READING, MA 01867-3945 |
| Document Number | 69948-93 |
| Book / Page | 69948 / 93 |
| Instrument | 151291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.89 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 55 WALNUT ST, READING, MA 01867-3945 |
| Document Number | 699480096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69948/0096 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MTG |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 18, 2047 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 0.12% |
| Max Rate | 3% |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Town |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,118.00 (+1.16%) | $1,590,700 (+4.09%) Land $506,700 Building $1,084,000 | $1,952,155 (+3.6%) |
| 2024 | $17,911.00 (+3.25%) | $1,528,200 (+10.92%) Land $486,800 Building $1,041,400 | $1,884,230 |
| 2023 | $17,347.00 | $1,377,800 Land $438,900 Building $938,900 |
55 Walnut St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| Individually Listed | Parker, William, House listed 1984 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 84002791 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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