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17 HIGH ST

READING, MA 01867
1 / 2
Baths
4,105 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,730 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$615,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$356,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$603,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Auto Repair, Garage
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.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

17 High 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.

  • Bigger than 96% 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 area4,105 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 17 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,105 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac37% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than195850% of homes50% of homes

About 17 High St

When did 17 High St, Reading, MA last sell?

17 High St, Reading, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 High St, Reading, MA?

17 High St, Reading, MA has 1 bathrooms, 4,105 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 17 High St, Reading, MA built?

17 High St, Reading, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 High St, Reading, MA?

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

How does 17 High St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,105 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1958 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 High St, Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 High St, Reading, MA was $7,730. The county assessed it at $615,900.

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