Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 54 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,008 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,785 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $561,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,705 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19879 |
| Primary APN | 19879 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,514 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 332 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,785 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 19879 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-0088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH READING PLAN 02 |
| Legal Block | 216 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
54 Chestnut St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 LOCKWOOD LN, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1613 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200584466 |
| Deed Book / Page | 45073 / 217 |
| Transfer Doc | 68916-552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 54 CHESTNUT ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-0088 |
| Document Number | 68916-552 |
| Book / Page | 068916 / 000552 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 LOCKWOOD LN TOPSFIELD MA 019831613, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1613 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Chestnut St was $10,705, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,705.00 (+1.47%) | $943,200 (+0.58%) Land $394,500 Building $548,700 |
| 2024 | $10,550.00 (+5.08%) | $937,800 (+9.57%) Land $392,200 Building $545,600 |
| 2023 | $10,040.00 | $855,900 Land $357,700 Building $498,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 54 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 54 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 |
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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 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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