Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 20 Preston St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,728 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,831 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance Nov 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58421 |
| Primary APN | 58421 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,436 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,632 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 58421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 PRESTON ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-5120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 335302 |
20 Preston St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 PRESTON ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-5120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DISCOVER BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021270 |
| Transfer Doc | 055355-424 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 20 PRESTON ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-5120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 076659-107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76659/107 |
| Instrument | 5711 |
| Name | CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 20 PRESTON ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-5120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73662-572 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73662/572 |
| Instrument | 180015 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 145 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Preston St was $8,831, 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 | $8,831.00 (+1.47%) | $778,100 (+0.58%) Land $342,100 Building $436,000 | $780,520 (-6.97%) |
| 2024 | $8,703.00 (+5.15%) | $773,600 (+9.64%) Land $340,100 Building $433,500 | $839,040 |
| 2023 | $8,277.00 | $705,600 Land $310,200 Building $395,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Preston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Preston 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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