Norfolk County and Medfield Town property record for 5 Forest St, Medfield, MA 02052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $505,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,955 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:0023 B:0000 L:0026 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:0023 B:0000 L:0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 194 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,000 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEDFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02052-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 406102 |
5 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Medfield Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FOREST ST, MEDFIELD, MA 02052-3301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201937282 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36802 / 81 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 36802-81 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 FOREST ST, MEDFIELD, MA 02052-3301 |
| Document Number | 041223-541 |
| Book / Page | 41223 / 541 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 32932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 FOREST ST, MEDFIELD, MA 02052-3301 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 FOREST ST, MEDFIELD, MA 02052-3301 |
| Document Number | 36802-81 |
| Book / Page | 036802 / 000081 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $505.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5 FOREST ST MEDFIELD MA 020523301, MEDFIELD, MA 02052-3301 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest St was $9,955, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Medfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Medfield Town |
| Unified School District | Medfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,955.00 (+3.39%) | $721,400 (+9.69%) Land $454,900 Building $266,500 | $653,125 |
| 2024 | $9,629.00 (+1.55%) | $657,700 (+7.03%) Land $412,500 Building $245,200 | |
| 2023 | $9,482.00 | $614,500 Land $393,800 Building $220,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 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 | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Forest St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MEDFIELD WATER DEPT. serves 12,713 people · EPA ID MA2175000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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