Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 56 Mount Vernon St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,768 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0135.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:021.0-0000-0135.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 925 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 730000000540 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 MOUNT VERNON ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
56 Mount Vernon St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 233 VAN NORDEN RD, READING, MA 01867-1250 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092215 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52053 / 386 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 56 MOUNT VERNON ST, READING, MA 01867-2540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69649-584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69649/584 |
| Instrument | 115372 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Mount Vernon St was $8,768, up 4% 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 | $8,768.00 (+3.96%) | $800,000 (+8.04%) Land $466,400 Building $332,900 | $801,924 |
| 2025 | $8,434.00 (-1.14%) | $740,500 (+1.73%) Land $431,700 Building $308,800 | |
| 2024 | $8,531.00 (-1.2%) | $727,900 (+6.12%) Land $424,400 Building $303,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,635.00 | $685,900 Land $399,800 Building $286,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 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 56 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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