Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 47 Melvin St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,814 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.329 acres (14,336 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,759 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39108 |
| Primary APN | 39108 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,814 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 202 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,336 sqft (0.329 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 39108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 MELVIN ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 232 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 335301 |
47 Melvin St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66897 / 399 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 77005-436 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 47 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3440 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75578-386 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75578/386 |
| Instrument | 158399 |
| Name | WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 47 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3440 |
| Document Number | 077005-436 |
| Book / Page | 77005 / 436 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 47 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3440 |
| Document Number | 75525-281 |
| Book / Page | 075525 / 000281 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 152949 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 MELVIN ST WAKEFIELD MA 018803440, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3440 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 47 Melvin St was $8,759, up 1.5% 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 | $8,759.00 (+1.46%) | $771,700 (+0.56%) Land $408,800 Building $362,900 | $672,505 (-6.03%) |
| 2024 | $8,633.00 (+5.15%) | $767,400 (+9.64%) Land $406,500 Building $360,900 | $715,635 |
| 2023 | $8,210.00 | $699,900 Land $370,700 Building $329,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 Melvin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
The area around 47 Melvin 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 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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