Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 5 Linden Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,305 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.561 acres (24,446 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $648,500 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $13,630 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41478 |
| Primary APN | 41478 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,305 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,654 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,880 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,446 sqft (0.561 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 41478 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 LINDEN AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 17442 B |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Lynnwood listed 1989 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 89000705 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5 Linden Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 LINDEN AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1365 / 89 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001205165 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Linden Ave was $13,630, up 8.4% 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 | $13,630.00 (+8.44%) | $1,200,900 (+7.49%) Land $440,100 Building $760,800 | $1,270,435 (+3.69%) |
| 2024 | $12,569.00 (+2.76%) | $1,117,200 (+7.13%) Land $409,400 Building $707,800 | $1,225,215 |
| 2023 | $12,232.00 | $1,042,800 Land $382,100 Building $660,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Linden Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 Linden Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 182 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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