5 Nelson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880 Property Records

Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 5 Nelson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,066 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.253 acres (10,999 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$470,000 (Aug 2015)
Tax Bill$7,821 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2024 Line of Credit
Dec 2020 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN70703

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN70703
Alternative APN
  • WAKE M:000038 B:0125 P:000B81

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,066 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,268 sqft
Basement Area1,008 sqft
Unfinished Basement202 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,999 sqft (0.253 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number70703
Street Address5 NELSON AVE
CityWAKEFIELD
StateMA
Zip01880-4921
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSR
Legal Block125
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionWAKEFIELD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
Census Tract335302

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4921
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 13, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Dec 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
NFM LENDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 28, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 28, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 16, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page65997 / 227
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Property Address5 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4921
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number083234-369
DateSep 13, 2024
Book Page83234/369
Instrument103691
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Property Address5 NELSON AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-4921
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number76380-121
DateDec 9, 2020
Book Page76380/121
Instrument233759
Lender
NameNFM LENDING
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term373 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionWakefield Town
Unified School DistrictWakefield School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,821.00 (+3.93%)$689,100 (+3.02%) Land $401,000 Building $288,100$803,605 (+11.94%)
2024$7,525.00 (+3.56%)$668,900 (+7.99%) Land $389,200 Building $279,700$717,915
2023$7,266.00$619,400 Land $360,400 Building $259,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2012 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWAKEFIELD WATER DEPT
serves 27,090 people · EPA ID MA3305000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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