Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 8 Puritan Rd, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,354 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $346,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,399 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0023.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:027.0-0000-0023.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 409 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,354 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1000000000050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 PURITAN RD |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2034 |
| 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 | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
8 Puritan Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 PURITAN RD, READING, MA 01867-2034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAMBRIDGE MUNIC EFCU |
| Aug 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1364 / 61 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 8 PURITAN RD, READING, MA 01867-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000073315 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000073315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 73315 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE MUNIC EFCU |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 8 PURITAN RD, READING, MA 01867-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000067884 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 0000067884 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 67884 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Puritan Rd was $8,399, up 1.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,399.00 (+1.55%) | $766,300 (+5.52%) Land $485,400 Building $280,900 | $811,829 (+13.85%) |
| 2025 | $8,271.00 (+1.16%) | $726,200 (+4.1%) Land $460,000 Building $266,200 | $713,070 (+2.3%) |
| 2024 | $8,176.00 (+3.25%) | $697,600 (+10.91%) Land $441,900 Building $255,700 | $697,015 |
| 2023 | $7,919.00 | $629,000 Land $398,400 Building $230,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Puritan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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.
The area around 8 Puritan Rd 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 | 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 368 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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