Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $184,900 on Sep 21, 1990
20 LOCUST ST
READING, MA 01867
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,045 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.
0.12 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.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$184,900 · Sep 21, 1990
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,737 (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.$797,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$442,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$354,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$737,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$798,087
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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.0.12
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(8)
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.
HME
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 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
20 Locust 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Reading 01867
- Older than 97% 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 area2,045 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 55% of homes nearby
Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger
Bigger than 3% of homes nearby
Year built1880
OlderTypical 1959Newer
Newer than 3% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Reading 01867 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,045 ft² | 55% of homes | 58% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.12 ac | 3% of homes | 18% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1880 | 3% of homes | 5% of homes |
About 20 Locust St
When did 20 Locust St, Reading, MA last sell?
20 Locust St, Reading, MA last sold on Sep 21, 1990 for $184,900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 20 Locust St, Reading, MA?
20 Locust St, Reading, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,045 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.
When was 20 Locust St, Reading, MA built?
20 Locust St, Reading, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 20 Locust St, Reading, MA?
20 Locust St, Reading, MA is assigned to Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-; Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School (middle), 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 20 Locust St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?
Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 55% of them (2,045 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1880 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 20 Locust St, Reading, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Locust St, Reading, MA was $8,737. The county assessed it at $797,200.
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