Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 53 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,361 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $9,337 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19107 |
| Primary APN | 19107 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,361 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,178 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 19107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-2236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 222 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
53 Chestnut St, a duplex, is held in a trust since July 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19032 WILLOW BROOK LN, TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92679-1128 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 47224-134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Chestnut St was $9,337, 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 | $9,337.00 (+1.49%) | $822,600 (+0.59%) Land $378,200 Building $444,400 | $851,456 |
| 2024 | $9,200.00 (+5.15%) | $817,800 (+9.64%) Land $376,000 Building $441,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,749.00 | $745,900 Land $342,900 Building $403,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 53 Chestnut 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 |
|---|
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 596 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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