Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 498 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,723 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,530 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WAKE M:000005 B:0043 P:00045A |
| Primary APN | WAKE M:000005 B:0043 P:00045A |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 801 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 801 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,723 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 NORTH AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7032 |
| Census Tract | 335100 |
498 North Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 PENTO RD, WOBURN, MA 01801-2711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001917465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 498 NORTH AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1607 |
| Document Number | 0001917465 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1917465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
The 2025 property tax bill for 498 North Ave was $7,530, 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 | $7,530.00 (+1.91%) | $663,400 (+1%) Land $324,700 Building $338,700 | $756,042 |
| 2024 | $7,389.00 (+5.59%) | $656,800 (+10.09%) Land $321,500 Building $335,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,998.00 | $596,600 Land $292,000 Building $304,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 498 North Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 498 North Ave 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 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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