Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 55 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $374,900 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,841 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29903 |
| Primary APN | 29903 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,933 sqft |
| Basement Area | 791 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 791 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,619 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 29903 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 SALEM ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-1839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 335100 |
55 Salem St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STONEHAM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE FEDERAL CU |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 60706 / 74 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060706-74 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 55 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1839 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080889-273 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80889/273 |
| Instrument | 161485 |
| Name | STONEHAM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE FEDERAL CU |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 55 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1839 |
| Document Number | 0084799-28 |
| Book / Page | 84799 / 28 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 131408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 SALEM ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-1839 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Salem St was $7,841, up 5.9% 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 | $7,841.00 (+5.87%) | $690,800 (+4.94%) Land $356,100 Building $334,700 | $704,520 (+2.52%) |
| 2024 | $7,406.00 (-0.23%) | $658,300 (+4.03%) Land $339,300 Building $319,000 | $687,230 |
| 2023 | $7,423.00 | $632,800 Land $326,100 Building $306,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Salem St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
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 risk around 55 Salem St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 484 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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