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Last sold for $265,000 on Dec 23, 2002

159 ASH ST

READING, MA 01867
2
Baths
1,680 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,132 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Dec 23, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,617 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$443,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$238,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$205,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$443,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyMiddlesex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Joshua Eaton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01867These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,912
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 Ash St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Among the smallest lots in Reading 01867
  • Older than 91% of homes in Reading 01867

How it measures up in Reading 01867

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 01867.

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,950 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size3,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 159 Ash St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²35% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,132 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes15% of homes

About 159 Ash St

When did 159 Ash St, Reading, MA last sell?

159 Ash St, Reading, MA last sold on Dec 23, 2002 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Ash St, Reading, MA?

159 Ash St, Reading, MA has 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 159 Ash St, Reading, MA built?

159 Ash St, Reading, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Ash St, Reading, MA?

159 Ash St, Reading, MA is assigned to Joshua Eaton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Ash St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,950 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,132 ft² against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Ash St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Ash St, Reading, MA was $5,617. The county assessed it at $443,300.

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