Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 96 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.358 acres (15,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,866 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | READ M:034.0-0000-0153.0 |
| Primary APN | READ M:034.0-0000-0153.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,668 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,586 sqft (0.358 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1440000000010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-1853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S20 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 334400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Reading Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1853 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 84577 / 94 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1853 |
| Document Number | 0084577-94 |
| Book / Page | 84577 / 94 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 106958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1853 |
| Document Number | 0000106959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 106959 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 76564-17 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76564/17 |
| Instrument | 250859 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Property Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74269-266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74269/266 |
| Instrument | 36721 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST, READING, MA 01867-1853 |
| Document Number | 71456-571 |
| Book / Page | 071456 / 000571 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 122292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,394.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 96 WAKEFIELD ST READING MA 018671853, READING, MA 01867-1853 |
| Document Number | 71456-574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071456/000574 |
| Instrument | 122293 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2048 |
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 | $8,866.00 (+1.52%) | $808,900 (+5.5%) Land $530,700 Building $278,200 | $832,443 (+11.3%) |
| 2025 | $8,733.00 (+1.17%) | $766,700 (+4.1%) Land $503,000 Building $263,700 | $747,935 (+9.42%) |
| 2024 | $8,632.00 (+3.24%) | $736,500 (+10.9%) Land $483,200 Building $253,300 | $683,525 |
| 2023 | $8,361.00 | $664,100 Land $435,700 Building $228,400 |
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 | 2 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 | Indirect 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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