Army Base Realignment and Closure

Family Housing Wakefield 03


BRAC Summary: The Wakefield Army Family Housing Site was constructed in 1958 by the U.S. Air Force to support the adjacent NIKE missile battery. In 1963, the missile site was closed and the property excessed. The housing was retained for use by active duty personnel working in the area. Fort Devens provided installation oversight through closure and property disposal. The housing site effectively closed when the Army permit-ted the property to the USCG in Oct 1990.

Property Description: The housing site was located on 3.76 acres of land in Wakefield, Middlesex Count, MA. It consisted of 12 “Capehart”-style single-family, three-bedroom housing units.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 3.87
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 3.87

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026