Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 16 Western Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,019 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,365 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,556 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WAKE M:000006 B:0198 P:00040C |
| Primary APN | WAKE M:000006 B:0198 P:00040C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,019 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 372 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,365 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 WESTERN AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 17730E |
| Legal Block | 198 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
16 Western Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WESTERN AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1405 / 132 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Western Ave was $8,556, up 8.4% 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 | $8,556.00 (+8.39%) | $753,800 (+7.42%) Land $426,600 Building $327,200 | $822,510 |
| 2024 | $7,894.00 (+2.69%) | $701,700 (+7.08%) Land $396,800 Building $304,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,687.00 | $655,300 Land $370,300 Building $285,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Western Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Western Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 434 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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