Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 81 Howard St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $281,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,401 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0334.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:010.0-0000-0334.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 380000000310 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 HOWARD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-3314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 334100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 HOWARD ST, READING, MA 01867-3314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 083060-272 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $10,401.00 (-1.22%) | $913,200 (+1.65%) Land $551,600 Building $361,600 | $758,765 (-21.95%) |
| 2024 | $10,529.00 (+6.25%) | $898,400 (+14.14%) Land $542,700 Building $355,700 | $972,135 |
| 2023 | $9,910.00 | $787,100 Land $475,400 Building $311,700 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 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 356 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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