Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 71 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,502 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,367 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Jun 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0180.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0180.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,219 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1020000000240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 HIGHLAND ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
71 Highland St, a triplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201844078 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70816 / 21 |
| Transfer Doc | 0070816-21 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 71 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2166 |
| Document Number | 0000080338 |
| Book / Page | 85820 / 70 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202680338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2166 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 71 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2166 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74797-495 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74797/495 |
| Instrument | 83845 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 71 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2166 |
| Document Number | 70816-21 |
| Book / Page | 70816 / 21 |
| Instrument | 44078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $84.44 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 HIGHLAND ST, READING, MA 01867-2166 |
| Document Number | 708160023 |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 70816/0023 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 2, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Highland St was $11,466, up 3.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,466.00 (+3.87%) | $1,046,200 (+7.94%) Land $485,200 Building $548,900 |
| 2025 | $11,039.00 (-1.16%) | $969,200 (+1.7%) Land $449,100 Building $520,100 |
| 2024 | $11,169.00 (-1.27%) | $953,000 (+6.05%) Land $441,500 Building $511,500 |
| 2023 | $11,313.00 | $898,600 Land $416,000 Building $482,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 71 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 71 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 |
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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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