32 Forest St, Wakefield, MA 01880 Property Records

Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 32 Forest St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,147 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$565,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$7,565 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Jun 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN42593

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN42593
Alternative APN
  • WAKE M:000022 B:0036 P:000A4A

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,768 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,686 sqft
Basement Area822 sqft
Unfinished Basement411 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,147 sqft (0.256 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number42593
Street Address32 FOREST ST
CityWAKEFIELD
StateMA
Zip01880-3635
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSR
Legal Block36
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionWAKEFIELD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract335400

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address32 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 25, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20201859371
Transfer Doc1086-52
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Recording DateNov 4, 2020
Property Address32 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635
Document Number0001859371
Instrument DateOct 29, 2020
Instrument1859371
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,576.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address32 FOREST ST WAKEFIELD MA 018803635, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Recording DateJun 25, 2020
Property Address32 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635
Document Number0001845408
Instrument DateJun 11, 2020
Instrument1845408
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,797.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address24 BELLEVUE AVE WAKEFIELD MA 018805103, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-5103

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionWakefield Town
Unified School DistrictWakefield School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,565.00 (+5.86%)$666,500 (+4.93%) Land $391,300 Building $275,200$703,190 (+2.07%)
2024$7,146.00 (-0.21%)$635,200 (+4.05%) Land $372,900 Building $262,300$688,940
2023$7,161.00$610,500 Land $358,400 Building $252,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWAKEFIELD WATER DEPT
serves 27,090 people · EPA ID MA3305000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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