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Last sold for $2,090,000 on Nov 2, 2012

20 ELM ST

NORTH READING, MA 01864
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Baths
10,615 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.
24.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,090,000 · Nov 2, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$62,847 (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.$4,812,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,329,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,482,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.57
95
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
57
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
81
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.73 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Restaurant
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.24.70
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

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.

E
L.D. Batchelder Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
H
North Reading High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
North Reading Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: North Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01864These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
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.15,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$140,298
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,654
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

20 Elm 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.

  • Among the largest homes in North Reading 01864
  • Among the largest lots in North Reading 01864

How it measures up in North Reading 01864

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Reading 01864.

Living area10,615 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size24.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 20 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Reading 01864Middlesex County
Living areabigger than10,615 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than24.7 acalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 20 Elm St

When did 20 Elm St, North Reading, MA last sell?

20 Elm St, North Reading, MA last sold on Nov 2, 2012 for $2,090,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Elm St, North Reading, MA?

20 Elm St, North Reading, MA has 10,615 square feet of living space and a 24.70-acre lot.

What schools serve 20 Elm St, North Reading, MA?

20 Elm St, North Reading, MA is assigned to L.D. Batchelder Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; North Reading High School (high), rated A; North Reading Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in North Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Elm St, North Reading, MA compare to other homes in North Reading 01864?

Among the 5,464 homes in North Reading 01864, it is bigger than almost all of them (10,615 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (24.7 ac against a typical 0.73 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Elm St, North Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Elm St, North Reading, MA was $62,847. The county assessed it at $4,812,200.

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