Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $410,000 on Mar 12, 2004
20 MIDDLESEX AVE
READING, MA 01867
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,544 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.$410,000 · Mar 12, 2004
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,365 (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.$854,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$473,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$369,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$791,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$887,920
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.1948
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(3)
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.
MHE
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
Birch Meadow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 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 Middlesex Ave 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 75% of homes in Middlesex County
- Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Reading 01867
- Older than 95% 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 area2,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 74% of homes nearby
Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger
Bigger than 8% of homes nearby
Year built1890
OlderTypical 1959Newer
Newer than 5% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Reading 01867 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,544 ft² | 74% of homes | 75% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.17 ac | 8% of homes | 28% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1890 | 5% of homes | 7% of homes |
About 20 Middlesex Ave
When did 20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA last sell?
20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA last sold on Mar 12, 2004 for $410,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA?
20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,544 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.
When was 20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA built?
20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA?
20 Middlesex Ave, 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 20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?
Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,544 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1890 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 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA was $9,365. The county assessed it at $854,500.
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Closest homes
- 24 Middlesex Ave$977K64 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,392 ft² · Sold $30K · Jan 1973
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