Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 49 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,836 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,302 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19211 |
| Primary APN | 19211 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,836 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,491 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 19211 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 237 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
49 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 CHESTNUT ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Chestnut St was $9,302, 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 | $9,302.00 (+1.47%) | $819,600 (+0.59%) Land $353,500 Building $466,100 | $816,190 |
| 2024 | $9,167.00 (+5.16%) | $814,800 (+9.65%) Land $351,400 Building $463,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,717.00 | $743,100 Land $320,500 Building $422,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 49 Chestnut 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 596 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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