Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 56 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,934 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,676 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $417,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $12,048 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0131.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0131.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,934 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,879 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,676 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1390000000350 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 WHITTIER RD |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1656 |
| 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 | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
56 Whittier Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20059376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44481 / 49 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 56 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76062-457 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76062/457 |
| Instrument | 203344 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Whittier Rd was $12,048, up 1.5% 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 | $12,048.00 (+1.53%) | $1,099,300 (+5.52%) Land $519,200 Building $580,100 | $1,064,581 (-5.02%) |
| 2025 | $11,866.00 (+1.15%) | $1,041,800 (+4.09%) Land $492,000 Building $549,800 | $1,120,810 (-13.26%) |
| 2024 | $11,731.00 (+3.26%) | $1,000,900 (+10.92%) Land $472,700 Building $528,200 | $1,292,095 |
| 2023 | $11,361.00 | $902,400 Land $426,200 Building $476,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Whittier Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Whittier Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 315 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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