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Last sold for $150,000 on Oct 21, 1993

56 FOREST ST

WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
0
Baths
998 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Oct 21, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$151 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Greenwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Galvin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Wakefield Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Wakefield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01880These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,469 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,797
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,919
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

56 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest lots in Wakefield 01880

How it measures up in Wakefield 01880

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wakefield 01880.

Lot size998 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 56 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
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About 56 Forest St

When did 56 Forest St, Wakefield, MA last sell?

56 Forest St, Wakefield, MA last sold on Oct 21, 1993 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 56 Forest St, Wakefield, MA?

56 Forest St, Wakefield, MA is assigned to Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Galvin Middle School (middle), rated B; Wakefield Memorial High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wakefield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 56 Forest St, Wakefield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Forest St, Wakefield, MA was $151. The county assessed it at $13,300.

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