Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 78 Forest St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,831 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.654 acres (28,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,561 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43879 |
| Primary APN | 43879 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,831 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,755 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,094 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,501 sqft (0.654 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 43879 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 FOREST ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-3635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 335400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MALDEN CU |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 60993 / 310 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77307-586 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 78 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00077308-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77308/1 |
| Instrument | 64694 |
| Name | MALDEN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635 |
| Document Number | 077307-586 |
| Book / Page | 77307 / 586 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 64693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 78 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 78 FOREST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635 |
| Document Number | 72393-546 |
| Book / Page | 072393 / 000546 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 38910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 FOREST ST WAKEFIELD MA 018803635, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-3635 |
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 | $9,561.00 (+5.82%) | $842,400 (+4.89%) Land $392,700 Building $449,700 | $873,620 (-1.7%) |
| 2024 | $9,035.00 (-0.26%) | $803,100 (+3.99%) Land $374,200 Building $428,900 | $888,725 |
| 2023 | $9,059.00 | $772,300 Land $359,700 Building $412,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 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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