Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 79 Hancock St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,991 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:020.0-0000-0143.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:020.0-0000-0143.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,186 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,991 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 700000000320 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 HANCOCK ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2321 |
| 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 | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 334200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 HANCOCK ST, READING, MA 01867-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEADER BANK NA |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200812135 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50634 / 389 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 79 HANCOCK ST, READING, MA 01867-2321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080687-246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80687/246 |
| Instrument | 137486 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 79 HANCOCK ST, READING, MA 01867-2321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76008-183 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76008/183 |
| Instrument | 198269 |
| Name | STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,950.00 (-1.13%) | $698,000 (+1.73%) Land $444,300 Building $253,700 | $653,980 (+17.02%) |
| 2024 | $8,041.00 (-1.2%) | $686,100 (+6.13%) Land $436,700 Building $249,400 | $558,885 |
| 2023 | $8,139.00 | $646,500 Land $411,500 Building $235,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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