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56 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867 Property Records

Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 56 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.279 acres (12,153 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$520,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$7,841 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNREAD M:021.0-0000-0365.0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNREAD M:021.0-0000-0365.0
Alternative APNs
  • M:021.0=0000=0365.0
  • 860000000160
  • 860000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,972 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,968 sqft
Basement Area1,152 sqft
Unfinished Basement899 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,153 sqft (0.279 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number860000000160
Street Address56 HIGHLAND ST
CityREADING
StateMA
Zip01867-2148
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeS15
JurisdictionREADING MA
Township / Civil DivisionREADING
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract334300

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address56 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Dec 4, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 11, 1965 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20191169
Deed Book / Page73766 / 405
Prior Transfer DateDec 3, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc73766-405
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionREADING MA
Property Address56 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number76057-145
DateNov 2, 2020
Book Page76057/145
Instrument202870
Lender
NameLAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionREADING MA
Recording DateDec 4, 2019
Property Address56 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148
Document Number73766-405
Book / Page73766 / 405
Instrument DateDec 3, 2019
Instrument191169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148

Mortgage

Document Number191172
DateDec 4, 2019
Instrument191172
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionReading Town
Unified School DistrictReading School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,841.00 (+3.98%)$715,400 (+8.05%) Land $492,000 Building $223,400$798,650 (-2.34%)
2025$7,541.00 (-1.15%)$662,100 (+1.72%) Land $455,300 Building $206,800$817,760 (+6.83%)
2024$7,629.00 (-1.19%)$650,900 (+6.13%) Land $447,600 Building $203,300$765,510
2023$7,721.00$613,300 Land $421,800 Building $191,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREADING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA)
serves 26,262 people · EPA ID MA3246000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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