Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 197 Broadway St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,783 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12001 |
| Primary APN | 12001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,553 sqft |
| Basement Area | 982 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 982 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,602 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 BROADWAY ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 193 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
197 Broadway St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 BROADWAY ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201942408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 72424 / 49 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 197 BROADWAY ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3107 |
| Document Number | 72424-49 |
| Book / Page | 072424 / 000049 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 42408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,052.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 197 BROADWAY EVERETT MA 021492424, EVERETT, MA 02149-2424 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Broadway St was $7,783, 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 | $7,783.00 (+1.47%) | $685,700 (+0.57%) Land $341,800 Building $343,900 | $727,678 |
| 2024 | $7,670.00 (+4.97%) | $681,800 (+9.46%) Land $339,800 Building $342,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,307.00 | $622,900 Land $309,900 Building $313,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Broadway 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 197 Broadway 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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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