Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 8 Highland Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,212 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,555 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $477,500 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $8,755 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12802 |
| Primary APN | 12802 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,142 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,555 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12802 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-2628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND AVE CONDO |
| Legal Block | 141 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
8 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 HIGHLAND AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006228954 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48595 / 563 |
| Transfer Doc | 47528-80 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 8 HIGHLAND AVE, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74802-503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74802/503 |
| Instrument | 84238 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Highland Ave was $8,755, 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 | $8,755.00 (+1.47%) | $771,400 (+0.59%) Land $371,900 Building $399,500 | $934,040 (+6.94%) |
| 2024 | $8,628.00 (+5.08%) | $766,900 (+9.56%) Land $369,700 Building $397,200 | $873,430 |
| 2023 | $8,211.00 | $700,000 Land $337,200 Building $362,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Highland Ave 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 8 Highland Ave 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 497 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 |
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