Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 70 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,607 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,244 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $887,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,233 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Jun 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0015.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0015.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,607 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 942 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 942 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,244 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 860000000190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 HIGHLAND ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
70 Highland St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202572657 |
| Deed Book / Page | 84274 / 195 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 084274-195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 085307-360 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85307/360 |
| Instrument | 24616 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148 |
| Document Number | 084274-195 |
| Book / Page | 84274 / 195 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 72657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 70 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 70 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148 |
| Document Number | 0080293-81 |
| Book / Page | 80293 / 81 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 91523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 70 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2148 |
| Document Number | 0000091526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 91526 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Highland St was $8,233, up 10.2% 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 | $8,233.00 (+10.16%) | $751,200 (+14.48%) Land $473,400 Building $269,100 | $802,535 (-3.94%) |
| 2025 | $7,474.00 (-1.18%) | $656,200 (+1.69%) Land $438,100 Building $218,100 | $835,430 (+14.61%) |
| 2024 | $7,563.00 (-13.9%) | $645,300 (-7.51%) Land $430,700 Building $214,600 | $728,935 |
| 2023 | $8,784.00 | $697,700 Land $405,800 Building $291,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Highland 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 70 Highland 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 424 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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