Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 51 Melvin St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.521 acres (22,699 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Nov 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $8,422 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39116 |
| Primary APN | 39116 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,678 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,335 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,221 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,221 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,699 sqft (0.521 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 39116 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 MELVIN ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 231 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 335301 |
51 Melvin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1992.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 51 MELVIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3440 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 075181-331 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75181/331 |
| Instrument | 119634 |
| Name | TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Melvin St was $8,422, up 1.5% 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 | $8,422.00 (+1.46%) | $742,000 (+0.56%) Land $395,000 Building $347,000 | $645,050 (-6.44%) |
| 2024 | $8,301.00 (+5.04%) | $737,900 (+9.53%) Land $392,800 Building $345,100 | $689,415 |
| 2023 | $7,903.00 | $673,700 Land $358,200 Building $315,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Melvin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 51 Melvin St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 544 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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