Middlesex County and Wayland Town property record for 161 Plain Rd, Wayland, MA 01778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,419 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 2.88 acres (125,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $19,223 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Jun 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WAYL M:25 L:088 |
| Primary APN | WAYL M:25 L:088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,419 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,706 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,503 sqft |
| Basement Area | 635 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 635 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 125,776 sqft (2.88 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 161 PLAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAYLAND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01778-2424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 366202 |
161 Plain Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Wayland Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 PLAIN RD, WAYLAND, MA 01778-2424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 47719-525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYLAND MA |
| Property Address | 161 PLAIN RD, WAYLAND, MA 01778-2424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0077419-66 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77419/66 |
| Instrument | 75249 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYLAND MA |
| Property Address | 161 PLAIN RD, WAYLAND, MA 01778-2424 |
| Document Number | 72965-242 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 PLAIN RD WAYLAND MA 017782424, WAYLAND, MA 01778-2424 |
| Document Number | 72965-242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 072965/000242 |
| Instrument | 104586 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Plain Rd was $19,223, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Wayland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Wayland Town |
| Unified School District | Wayland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,223.00 (+1.59%) | $1,296,200 (+7.06%) Land $775,100 Building $521,100 | $1,462,715 (+0.99%) |
| 2025 | $18,923.00 (+5.53%) | $1,210,700 (+4.79%) Land $724,700 Building $486,000 | $1,448,370 |
| 2024 | $17,932.00 (+3.97%) | $1,155,400 (+11.54%) Land $690,400 Building $465,000 | |
| 2023 | $17,248.00 | $1,035,900 Land $631,400 Building $404,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Plain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Plain Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 14,096 people · EPA ID MA3315000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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