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296 MAIN ST

READING, MA 01867
0
Baths
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,129 (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.$404,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$393,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$404,800

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.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.Parking Lot
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

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

E
Joshua Eaton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

296 Main 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.

How it measures up in Reading 01867

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 01867.

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

How 296 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac57% of homes58% of homes

About 296 Main St

When did 296 Main St, Reading, MA last sell?

296 Main St, Reading, MA last sold on Aug 7, 1980, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 296 Main St, Reading, MA?

296 Main St, Reading, MA is assigned to Joshua Eaton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated B+; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 296 Main St, Reading, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Main St, Reading, MA was $5,129. The county assessed it at $404,800.

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