Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 161 Montrose Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,271 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,477 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 79791 |
| Primary APN | 79791 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,271 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 307 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,130 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 79791 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 MONTROSE AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-4936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 335302 |
161 Montrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 MONTROSE AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20081943 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50560 / 50 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Montrose Ave was $9,477, up 5.8% 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 | $9,477.00 (+5.82%) | $835,000 (+4.89%) Land $371,200 Building $463,800 | $798,475 (+1.46%) |
| 2024 | $8,956.00 (-0.27%) | $796,100 (+3.98%) Land $353,700 Building $442,400 | $786,980 |
| 2023 | $8,980.00 | $765,600 Land $340,000 Building $425,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Montrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2006–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 161 Montrose 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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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