12 Nelson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880 Property Records

Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 12 Nelson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,062 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.289 acres (12,602 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$170,000 (Nov 1993)
Tax Bill	$11,273 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`70720`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`70720`
Alternative APN	`WAKE M:000038 B:0117 P:000B83`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,062 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,100 sqft
Basement Area	2,012 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,012 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,602 sqft (0.289 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	70720
Street Address	12 NELSON AVE
City	WAKEFIELD
State	MA
Zip	01880-4922
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR
Legal Subdivision	CHAPMAN PK WAKEFIELD
Legal Block	117
Jurisdiction	WAKEFIELD MA
Township / Civil Division	WAKEFIELD
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	335302

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	12 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4922
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
Jan 18, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
Jun 12, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Feb 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 12, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 12, 1993 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAKEFIELD MA
Property Address	12 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	078188-381
Date	Jul 7, 2021
Book Page	78188/381
Instrument	152932

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAKEFIELD MA
Property Address	12 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	081170-556
Date	Jan 18, 2023
Book Page	81170/556
Instrument	5807

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAKEFIELD MA
Property Address	12 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	072747-233
Date	Jun 12, 2019
Book Page	72747/233
Instrument	79619

Lender

Name	INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2034

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAKEFIELD MA
Property Address	12 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	074202-114
Date	Feb 28, 2020
Book Page	74202/114
Instrument	29822

Lender

Name	WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Wakefield Town
Unified School District	Wakefield School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$11,273.00 (+3.92%)	$993,200 (+3%) Land $411,800 Building $581,400	$1,241,840 (+40.35%)
2024	$10,848.00 (+25.11%)	$964,300 (+30.45%) Land $399,700 Building $564,600	$884,830
2023	$8,671.00	$739,200 Land $370,100 Building $369,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2012)
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2012 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT serves 27,090 people · EPA ID MA3305000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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