Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 38 Melvin St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,782 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,427 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2024 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62771 |
| Primary APN | 62771 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Basement Area | 266 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 266 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,782 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 62771 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 MELVIN ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 335301 |
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021133400 |
| Deed Book / Page | 78002 / 153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 38 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 085383-534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85383/534 |
| Instrument | 32539 |
| Name | AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 38 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 082434-547 |
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| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82434/547 |
| Instrument | 9166 |
| Name | AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 38 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0081941-38 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81941/38 |
| Instrument | 97393 |
| Name | AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 38 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3444 |
| Document Number | 078002-153 |
| Book / Page | 78002 / 153 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 133400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 38 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3444 |
| Document Number | 0000133401 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 133401 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $7,427.00 (+1.46%) | $654,400 (+0.57%) Land $353,800 Building $300,600 | $689,770 |
| 2024 | $7,320.00 (+5.14%) | $650,700 (+9.64%) Land $351,800 Building $298,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,962.00 | $593,500 Land $320,800 Building $272,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 544 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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