Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 70 Whittier Rd, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,668 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.422 acres (18,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $399,900 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $11,393 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Jan 2019 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0128.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:033.0-0000-0128.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,668 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,698 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,430 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,382 sqft (0.422 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1390000000320 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 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 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIDELITY COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROSS MTG CO INC |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROSS MTG CO INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009191339 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53611 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 70 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77268-251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77268/251 |
| Instrument | 61280 |
| Name | ROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 70 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72167-465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72167/465 |
| Instrument | 11173 |
| Name | FIDELITY COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 70 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Document Number | 75224-509 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 WHITTIER RD READING MA 018671656, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Document Number | 75224-509 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 075224/000509 |
| Instrument | 123701 |
| Name | ROSS MTG CO INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 70 WHITTIER RD, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Document Number | 73146-484 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 WHITTIER RD READING MA 018671656, READING, MA 01867-1656 |
| Document Number | 73146-484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073146/000484 |
| Instrument | 124656 |
| Name | ROSS MTG CO INC |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2049 |
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 | $11,393.00 (+1.53%) | $1,039,500 (+5.51%) Land $541,900 Building $497,000 | $1,289,809 (+60.98%) |
| 2025 | $11,221.00 (+1.15%) | $985,200 (+4.09%) Land $513,600 Building $471,600 | $801,230 (-1.26%) |
| 2024 | $11,093.00 (+3.25%) | $946,500 (+10.91%) Land $493,400 Building $453,100 | $811,490 |
| 2023 | $10,744.00 | $853,400 Land $444,800 Building $408,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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