Charming Cape-style home in desirable Wakefield! This quaint 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom gem features gleaming hardwood floors and elegant crown molding throughout. A stunning sun-filled family room with vaulted ceilings invites natural light, while a breezeway with slate flooring connects the main house to a one-car garage. The spacious living room boasts a cozy fireplace, and the dining room offers charming built-ins. Bedroom on first floor would also be perfect for a home office or library. The private backyard with deck and patio offers ideal outdoor living. With its perfect blend of character and modern amenities, this home is not to be missed! ***OFFER DEADLINE MONDAY 1/27 4PM. Seller will review all offers on Monday evening with a decision by Tuesday morning. Please date offer expirations accordingly. Thank you.
Sold for $710,100
$710,100
1252 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
1,608sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,889 Square Feet Lot
$713,700 Zestimate®
$442/sqft
$3,767 Estimated rent
Home value
$713,700
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Listed by:
Kevin Cormier 978-660-1097,
EXIT New Options Real Estate 978-345-3948
Bought with:
Andy Mass
Mass Realty Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73328729
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 245.18
- Dimensions: 11.58 x 21.17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat
- Level: Second
- Area: 163.48
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 14.75
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 42.58
- Dimensions: 7 x 6.08
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 23.35
- Dimensions: 3.42 x 6.83
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 145.01
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 13.08
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors
- Level: First
- Area: 298.06
- Dimensions: 15.42 x 19.33
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 107.14
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 9.67
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 269.31
- Dimensions: 11.67 x 23.08
Office
- Features: Wainscoting
- Level: First
- Area: 97.27
- Dimensions: 7.25 x 13.42
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Wainscoting, Breezeway, Office, Vestibule
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,608
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,889 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:000034 B:0233 P:000T15,822078
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $442/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $651,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,333
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $710,100+9.2%$442/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73328729 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$404/sqft |
Source:  Exit Realty #73328729 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$404/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73328729 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+225.2%$404/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73328729 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1994 | Sold | $199,900$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,471 +1.9% | $658,200 +1% |
| 2024 | $7,333 +5.6% | $651,800 +10.1% |
| 2023 | $6,944 +3.8% | $592,000 +9% |
| 2022 | $6,692 +7.3% | $543,200 +10.9% |
| 2021 | $6,236 +4.3% | $489,900 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $5,979 +5.5% | $468,200 +6% |
| 2019 | $5,668 +5.3% | $441,800 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $5,382 +2.8% | $415,600 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $5,233 +1.8% | $401,600 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $5,141 +4.9% | $381,100 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $4,899 +7.6% | $363,400 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,552 +5.6% | $356,200 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $4,311 +3.3% | $350,800 |
| 2012 | $4,175 +3.9% | $350,800 |
| 2011 | $4,020 +11.7% | $350,800 +6.1% |
| 2010 | $3,598 +2.7% | $330,700 -1.5% |
| 2009 | $3,502 +0.5% | $335,800 -7% |
| 2008 | $3,485 +4.5% | $361,100 +3.1% |
| 2007 | $3,335 +3.7% | $350,300 +1.2% |
| 2006 | $3,217 +2.6% | $346,300 |
| 2005 | $3,137 -0.5% | $346,300 +25.2% |
| 2004 | $3,152 +3.1% | $276,500 |
| 2003 | $3,058 +3.7% | $276,500 |
| 2002 | $2,950 +17.2% | $276,500 +49.9% |
| 2000 | $2,518 +11.6% | $184,500 +14.5% |
| 1999 | $2,257 | $161,100 |
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Neighborhood: Greenwood
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