Governmental / Public Use (General)Public Works
8 ESSEX ST
NORTH READING, MA 01864
0
Baths
6.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$498,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$498,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$478,500
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.129 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.1 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.Governmental / Public Use (General)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.38
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.
EMH
J. Turner Hood Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
North Reading Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
North Reading High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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
8 Essex 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 lots in North Reading 01864
How it measures up in North Reading 01864
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Lot size6.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | North Reading 01864 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 6.38 ac | almost all homes | 95% of homes |
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- 9 Edgemere Rd$564K396 ft · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,288 ft² · Sold $234K · Jul 2010
- 3 Essex St$946K409 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,355 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 5 Woodland Rd$741K493 ft · 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,006 ft² · Sold $70K · Aug 1993
- 22 Essex St$1.3M0.1 mi · 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,069 ft² · Sold $1M · May 2021
- 192 Forest St$737K0.1 mi · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,020 ft² · Sold $215K · Aug 1988
- 19 Essex St$777K0.1 mi · 3 bd · 2 ba · 950 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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