Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 396 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 958 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,554 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $219,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,767 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70471 |
| Primary APN | 70471 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 958 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,997 sqft |
| Basement Area | 958 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 958 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,554 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 70471 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 SALEM ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-4925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 335302 |
396 Salem St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Salem St was $6,767, up 1.9% 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 | $6,767.00 (+1.91%) | $596,200 (+1.02%) Land $345,900 Building $250,300 | $585,865 (+12.58%) |
| 2024 | $6,640.00 (+5.55%) | $590,200 (+10.05%) Land $342,400 Building $247,800 | $520,410 |
| 2023 | $6,291.00 | $536,300 Land $311,000 Building $225,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 396 Salem St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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 396 Salem 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 |
|---|
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 307 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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