Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 20 Forrester Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78019 |
| Primary APN | 78019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,574 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 78019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 FORRESTER RD |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | WAKEFIELD |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 335100 |
20 Forrester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 FORRESTER RD, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20079340 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48836 / 365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 20 FORRESTER RD, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76853-505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76853/505 |
| Instrument | 23345 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Forrester Rd was $7,772, up 8.5% 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 | $7,772.00 (+8.46%) | $684,800 (+7.5%) Land $390,100 Building $294,700 | $732,355 (+7.67%) |
| 2024 | $7,166.00 (+2.77%) | $637,000 (+7.15%) Land $362,900 Building $274,100 | $680,200 |
| 2023 | $6,973.00 | $594,500 Land $338,700 Building $255,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Forrester Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
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 20 Forrester 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 | 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 499 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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