Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 31 Sylvan Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,742 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,020,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,399 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16037 |
| Primary APN | 16037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,742 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,802 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 16037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 SYLVAN AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
31 Sylvan Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 SYLVAN AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001960727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 31 SYLVAN AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3146 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001968179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1968179 |
| Name | HARBORONE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Sylvan Ave was $11,399, 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 | $11,399.00 (+8.46%) | $1,004,300 (+7.5%) Land $435,900 Building $568,400 | $896,435 |
| 2024 | $10,510.00 (+2.75%) | $934,200 (+7.13%) Land $405,500 Building $528,700 | |
| 2023 | $10,229.00 | $872,000 Land $378,500 Building $493,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Sylvan Ave 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 Policies | 2 in force |
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 31 Sylvan Ave 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 182 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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