Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 679 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,377 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,796 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:057.0-0000-0008.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:057.0-0000-0008.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,900 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,377 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2260000000020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 679 PEARL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
679 Pearl St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 PEARL ST, READING, MA 01867-1145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66723 / 480 |
| Transfer Doc | 066723-480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 679 PEARL ST, READING, MA 01867-1145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75162-269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75162/269 |
| Instrument | 117871 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 679 Pearl St was $8,796, up 3.5% 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 | $8,796.00 (+3.47%) | $802,600 (+7.53%) Land $529,700 Building $271,400 | $864,362 (+21.96%) |
| 2025 | $8,501.00 (+0.19%) | $746,400 (+3.09%) Land $492,400 Building $254,000 | $708,700 (+2.94%) |
| 2024 | $8,485.00 (+6.76%) | $724,000 (+14.68%) Land $477,500 Building $246,500 | $688,465 |
| 2023 | $7,948.00 | $631,300 Land $415,900 Building $215,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 679 Pearl St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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 679 Pearl St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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