Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 5 Forest St, Wakefield, MA 01880 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 13,987 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $459,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,350.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 42972 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,815 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 525 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 525 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 13,987 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 42972 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 FOREST ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3618 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 144 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Minor Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 335400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records · APN 42972
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2022 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3618 |
| Document Number | 0001907946 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1907946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3618 |
| Document Number | 0001907949 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1907949 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 5 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3618 |
| Document Number | 0000082480 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000082480 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 82480 |
| Name | EASTERN BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Wakefield Town |
| Unified School District | Wakefield School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,350.00 (+5.84%) | $471,400 (+4.92%) Land $321,200 Building $150,200 | $558,220 (+4.33%) |
| 2024 | $5,055.00 (-17.95%) | $449,300 (-14.45%) Land $306,100 Building $143,200 | $535,040 |
| 2023 | $6,161.00 | $525,200 Land $331,000 Building $194,200 |
5 Forest St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures