5 Paul Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.263 acres (11,452 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$372,000 (Dec 2013)
Tax Bill$8,451 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Refinance
Aug 2021 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14630

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14630
Alternative APN
  • WAKE M:000009 B:0070 P:0006BD

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,794 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,463 sqft
Basement Area875 sqft
Unfinished Basement612 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,452 sqft (0.263 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number14630
Street Address5 PAUL AVE
CityWAKEFIELD
StateMA
Zip01880-2615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal SubdivisionLAND WAKEFIELD
Legal Block70
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionWAKEFIELD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4005
Census Tract335200

Owner

5 Paul Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5 PAUL AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2615
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Aug 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 9, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 9, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 15, 2010
Deed Book / Page63036 / 254
Transfer Doc63036-254
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Property Address5 PAUL AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0078419-65
DateAug 6, 2021
Book Page78419/65
Instrument176907
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWAKEFIELD MA
Property Address5 PAUL AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number78419-65
DateAug 6, 2021
Book Page78419/65
Instrument176907
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Paul Ave was $8,451, up 8.4% from the year before.

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$8,451.00 (+8.44%)$744,600 (+7.49%) Land $406,100 Building $338,500$707,370 (+5.29%)
2024$7,793.00 (+2.77%)$692,700 (+7.15%) Land $377,800 Building $314,900$671,840
2023$7,583.00$646,500 Land $352,600 Building $293,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5 Paul 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

The area around 5 Paul 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 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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