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242 CENTRAL ST

NORTH READING, MA 01864
0
Baths
4,076 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.
1.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.$7,426 (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.$568,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$419,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$544,400

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.46 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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Fish Camps, Game Club Target Shooting
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.95
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J. Turner Hood Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
North Reading Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
North Reading High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

242 Central 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 95% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Older than 90% of homes 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 area4,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 242 Central St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Reading 01864Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,076 ft²95% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.95 ac91% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than194010% of homes36% of homes

About 242 Central St

How big is 242 Central St, North Reading, MA?

242 Central St, North Reading, MA has 4,076 square feet of living space and a 1.95-acre lot.

When was 242 Central St, North Reading, MA built?

242 Central St, North Reading, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Central St, North Reading, MA?

242 Central St, North Reading, MA is assigned to J. Turner Hood Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; North Reading Middle School (middle), rated A-; North Reading High School (high), rated A. All sit in North Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Central 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 95% of them (4,076 ft² against a typical 1,784 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1.95 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1940 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Central St, North Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Central St, North Reading, MA was $7,426. The county assessed it at $568,600.

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