Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 27 Howard St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,601 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,651 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66771 |
| Primary APN | 66771 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,601 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 66771 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 HOWARD ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-4253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 205 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 335400 |
27 Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 HOWARD ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67773 / 147 |
| Transfer Doc | 67773-147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Howard St was $7,651, up 8.4% 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 | $7,651.00 (+8.45%) | $674,100 (+7.49%) Land $407,400 Building $266,700 | $689,130 (+7.69%) |
| 2024 | $7,055.00 (+2.74%) | $627,100 (+7.12%) Land $379,000 Building $248,100 | $639,920 |
| 2023 | $6,867.00 | $585,400 Land $353,800 Building $231,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Howard 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
The area around 27 Howard St 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 |
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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 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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