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Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), WarehouseCommercial
Last sold for $925,000 on Jun 16, 2026

198 ASH ST

READING, MA 01867
1 / 2
Baths
3,172 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
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.$925,000 · Jun 16, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,224 (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.$885,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$326,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$559,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), Warehouse
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.0.21
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
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(6)

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 SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
J. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 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

198 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Older 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 area3,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,945 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 198 Ash St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,172 ft²88% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac17% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than18804% of homes5% of homes

About 198 Ash St

When did 198 Ash St, Reading, MA last sell?

198 Ash St, Reading, MA last sold on Jun 16, 2026 for $925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 198 Ash St, Reading, MA?

198 Ash St, Reading, MA has 1 bathrooms, 3,172 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 198 Ash St, Reading, MA built?

198 Ash St, Reading, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 198 Ash St, Reading, MA?

198 Ash St, Reading, MA is assigned to Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-; J. Warren Killam 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 198 Ash St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 88% of them (3,172 ft² against a typical 1,945 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1880 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 198 Ash St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Ash St, Reading, MA was $11,224. The county assessed it at $885,900.

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