Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 20 Franklin St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,891 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,330 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $199,900 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Feb 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39360 |
| Primary APN | 39360 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,891 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,516 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,330 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 39360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 335301 |
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 FRANKLIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRSTRUST BANK |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 082226-398 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20 FRANKLIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3708 |
| Document Number | 082226-398 |
| Book / Page | 82226 / 398 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 132480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 FRANKLIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3708 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 20 FRANKLIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 68908-116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 68908/116 |
| Instrument | 26066 |
| Name | FIRSTRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 20 FRANKLIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76451-230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76451/230 |
| Instrument | 240403 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,678.00 (+1.47%) | $764,600 (+0.58%) Land $328,900 Building $435,700 |
| 2024 | $8,552.00 (+5.18%) | $760,200 (+9.67%) Land $327,000 Building $433,200 |
| 2023 | $8,131.00 | $693,200 Land $298,200 Building $395,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 544 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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