Middlesex County and North Reading Town property record for 88 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,507 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:34-P:017 |
| Primary APN | M:34-P:017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,306 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 970 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 88 CENTRAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORTH READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01864-3207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 330201 |
88 Central St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 CENTRAL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 79865 / 34 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 88 CENTRAL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3207 |
| Document Number | 0079865-34 |
| Book / Page | 79865 / 34 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 43526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 88 CENTRAL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3207 |
| Document Number | 0000043527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 43527 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 88 CENTRAL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3207 |
| Document Number | 77553-437 |
| Book / Page | 77553 / 437 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 88512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 CENTRAL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3207 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTH READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 88 CENTRAL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3207 |
| Document Number | 71228-478 |
| Book / Page | 71228 / 478 |
| Instrument | 94263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $63.42 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 CENTRAL ST, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3207 |
| Document Number | 712280482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71228/0482 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.13% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 70.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.25% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Central St was $8,507, down 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and North Reading Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | North Reading Town |
| Unified School District | North Reading School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,507.00 (-2.53%) | $653,400 (-2.23%) Land $384,500 Building $268,900 | $792,376 |
| 2025 | $8,728.00 (+3.45%) | $668,300 (+4.63%) Land $369,500 Building $298,800 | |
| 2024 | $8,437.00 (+5.03%) | $638,700 (+11.23%) Land $348,500 Building $290,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,033.00 | $574,200 Land $320,200 Building $254,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 Central St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 88 Central St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | NORTH READING WATER DEPT. serves 16,379 people · EPA ID MA3213000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ANDOVER WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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