Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 16 Nelson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,127 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,665 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70738 |
| Primary APN | 70738 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,127 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 709 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,001 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 70738 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 NELSON AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-4922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPMAN PARK |
| Legal Block | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 335302 |
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records · APN 70738
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200888756 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51242 / 405 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Wakefield Town |
| Unified School District | Wakefield School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,665.00 (+3.93%) | $763,400 (+3.01%) Land $411,300 Building $352,100 | $759,810 (+12.17%) |
| 2024 | $8,337.00 (+3.55%) | $741,100 (+7.97%) Land $399,200 Building $341,900 | $677,350 |
| 2023 | $8,051.00 | $686,400 Land $369,600 Building $316,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173353024, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2012, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 307 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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