Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 53 Meriam St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,261 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,668 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42622 |
| Primary APN | 42622 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,261 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,498 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,599 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 42622 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 MERIAM ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 335400 |
53 Meriam St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MERIAM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1354 / 89 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 53 MERIAM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3632 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001873987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1873987 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 53 MERIAM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3632 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1873987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1873987 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 53 MERIAM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3632 |
| Document Number | 0000069828 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000069828 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69828 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 6, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Meriam St was $7,668, 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 | $7,668.00 (+8.43%) | $675,600 (+7.48%) Land $374,900 Building $300,700 | $617,215 (+3.01%) |
| 2024 | $7,072.00 (+2.75%) | $628,600 (+7.12%) Land $348,800 Building $279,800 | $599,165 |
| 2023 | $6,883.00 | $586,800 Land $325,500 Building $261,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Meriam St 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.
The area around 53 Meriam 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 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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