Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 198 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,790,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,933 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57411 |
| Primary APN | 57411 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,248 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 57411 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 SALEM ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-1941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 335302 |
198 Salem St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STANDARD MTG CORP |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025140139 |
| Deed Book / Page | 84881 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 198 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1941 |
| Document Number | 084881-310 |
| Book / Page | 84881 / 310 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 140139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 198 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1941 |
| Document Number | 0000140140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 140140 |
| Name | STANDARD MTG CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 198 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1941 |
| Document Number | 78777-45 |
| Book / Page | 78777 / 45 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 212691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Salem St was $5,933, up 1.9% 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 | $5,933.00 (+1.91%) | $522,700 (+1%) Land $338,600 Building $184,100 | $511,005 (-0.19%) |
| 2024 | $5,822.00 (+5.47%) | $517,500 (+9.97%) Land $335,200 Building $182,300 | $511,955 |
| 2023 | $5,520.00 | $470,600 Land $304,500 Building $166,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 198 Salem St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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 198 Salem St 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 302 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 |
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