Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 253 North Ave, #261, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 5,844 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,873 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,078 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20167 |
| Primary APN | 20167 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,844 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 12,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,844 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,873 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 20167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 NORTH AVE, 261 |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-2314 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 171 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6010 |
| Census Tract | 335100 |
253 North Ave, #261, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 SALEM ST, 27, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2399 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 North Ave, #261 was $18,078, up 3.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,078.00 (+3.2%) | $830,800 (+2.91%) Land $288,900 Building $541,900 |
| 2024 | $17,518.00 (+2.18%) | $807,300 (+5.76%) Land $288,900 Building $518,400 |
| 2023 | $17,144.00 | $763,300 Land $273,200 Building $490,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 North Ave, #261 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 253 North Ave, #261 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 596 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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