Bristol County and Somerset Town property record for 70 Read St, Somerset, MA 02726
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,352 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,082 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SOME M:0B2 L:0059 |
| Primary APN | SOME M:0B2 L:0059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,352 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 70 READ ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02726-3009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERSET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 644200 |
70 Read St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Bristol County and Somerset Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 READ ST, SOMERSET, MA 02726-3009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WEBSTER BANK |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage WEBSTER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5228 / 197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Property Address | 70 READ ST, SOMERSET, MA 02726-3009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 9426-36 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 9426/36 |
| Instrument | 503 |
| Name | WEBSTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Property Address | 70 READ ST, SOMERSET, MA 02726-3009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 9443-63 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 9443/63 |
| Instrument | 2023 |
| Name | WEBSTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Read St was $8,082.
Source: Bristol County and Somerset Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Somerset Town |
| Secondary School District | Somerset-Berkley School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Somerset School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,082.00 | $607,700 Land $177,300 Building $430,400 | $626,752 |
| 2023 | $6,625.00 | $522,500 Land $147,700 Building $374,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Read St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 70 Read 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 | SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT serves 18,303 people · EPA ID MA4273000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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