20 Bancroft Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880 Property Records

Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 20 Bancroft Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,981 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$550,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$6,922 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34649

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34649
Alternative APN
  • WAKE M:000018 B:0145 P:00K54A

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,672 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,448 sqft
Basement Area1,194 sqft
Unfinished Basement716 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,981 sqft (0.137 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number34649
Street Address20 BANCROFT AVE
CityWAKEFIELD
StateMA
Zip01880-3306
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal SubdivisionWAKEFIELD
Legal Block145
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionWAKEFIELD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract335301

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address20 BANCROFT AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3306
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 20, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 13, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 13, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020219026
Deed Book / Page76222 / 503
Prior Transfer DateNov 5, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc76222-503
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Recording DateNov 20, 2020
Property Address20 BANCROFT AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3306
Document Number76222-503
Book / Page76222 / 503
Instrument DateNov 5, 2020
Instrument219026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address20 BANCROFT AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3306

Mortgage

Document Number219027
DateNov 20, 2020
Instrument219027
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Recording DateNov 13, 2019
Property Address20 BANCROFT AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3306
Document Number73637-558
Book / Page073637 / 000558
Instrument DateOct 21, 2019
Instrument177084
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,337.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 BANCROFT AVE WAKEFIELD MA 018803306, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3306

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionWakefield Town
Unified School DistrictWakefield School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,922.00 (+1.47%)$609,900 (+0.58%) Land $345,700 Building $264,200$687,040 (+2.32%)
2024$6,822.00 (+5.16%)$606,400 (+9.66%) Land $343,700 Building $262,700$671,460
2023$6,487.00$553,000 Land $313,400 Building $239,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWAKEFIELD WATER DEPT
serves 27,090 people · EPA ID MA3305000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 544 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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