Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 16 Lake St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,480 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23181 |
| Primary APN | 23181 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 752 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 23181 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 LAKE ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
16 Lake St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 POND ST, 2, BEVERLY, MA 01915-4368 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 84160 / 292 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 16 LAKE ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3127 |
| Document Number | 084160-292 |
| Book / Page | 84160 / 292 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 60048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 POND ST APT 2, 2, BEVERLY, MA 01915-4368 |
| Document Number | 0000060049 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 60049 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Lake St was $6,480, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Wakefield Town |
| Unified School District | Wakefield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,480.00 (+1.5%) | $570,900 (+0.6%) Land $325,500 Building $245,400 | $567,530 (-17.89%) |
| 2024 | $6,384.00 (+5.16%) | $567,500 (+9.64%) Land $323,600 Building $243,900 | $691,220 |
| 2023 | $6,071.00 | $517,600 Land $295,100 Building $222,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Lake St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 16 Lake St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 596 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: T-Mobile.
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