Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 78 Ashley Pl, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,409 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,120 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 158000000005A |
| Primary APN | 158000000005A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,409 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,562 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 158000000005A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 ASHLEY PL |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 ASHLEY PL, READING, MA 01867-1262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 80366 / 347 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 78 ASHLEY PL, READING, MA 01867-1262 |
| Document Number | 080366-347 |
| Book / Page | 80366 / 347 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 99963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 ASHLEY PL, READING, MA 01867-1262 |
| Document Number | 0000099964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 99964 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $14,120.00 (+0.84%) | $1,288,300 (+4.8%) Land $618,300 Building $670,000 | $1,445,053 (+1.47%) |
| 2025 | $14,002.00 (-0.43%) | $1,229,300 (+2.46%) Land $590,000 Building $639,300 | $1,424,050 (+1.69%) |
| 2024 | $14,062.00 (+11.35%) | $1,199,800 (+19.61%) Land $575,800 Building $624,000 | $1,400,395 |
| 2023 | $12,629.00 | $1,003,100 Land $500,300 Building $502,800 |
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 | 1 in force |
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 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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