Middlesex County and Reading Town property record for 97 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,374 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,129 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 86000000027A |
| Primary APN | 86000000027A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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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 | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,878 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,374 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 86000000027A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 LOWELL ST |
| City | READING |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01867-2112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 334300 |
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 | 97 LOWELL ST, READING, MA 01867-2112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202011296 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74033 / 275 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 74033-275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | READING MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 97 LOWELL ST, READING, MA 01867-2112 |
| Document Number | 74033-275 |
| Book / Page | 74033 / 275 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 LOWELL ST, READING, MA 01867-2112 |
| Document Number | 11298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11298 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $8,129.00 (-2.26%) | $741,700 (+1.57%) Land $427,300 Building $314,400 | $794,516 (+2.95%) |
| 2025 | $8,317.00 (+1.18%) | $730,200 (+4.11%) Land $420,700 Building $309,500 | $771,780 (+6.95%) |
| 2024 | $8,220.00 (+3.23%) | $701,400 (+10.89%) Land $404,100 Building $297,300 | $721,620 |
| 2023 | $7,963.00 | $632,500 Land $364,400 Building $268,100 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 424 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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