Perched atop a hill in Wakefield’s beloved Greenwood neighborhood, this charming Colonial is a sight to see. From the moment you step inside, it feels like home. The sunlit layout flows easily from room to room. The main level features a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace & direct access to the covered deck. An open kitchen connects to a formal dining area, offering flexible space for everyday living or entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find three lovely bedrooms & a full bath. Storage is plentiful, with both an attic & full basement with laundry. Your garage is built into the hillside, atop which you will find an enchanting yard with a garden… don’t forget to follow the path to the secret fairy garden! Comfort meets convenience here. Enjoy easy access to Lake Quannapowitt, Whole Foods, nearby parks, shops, & restaurants in Wakefield + Melrose. With the commuter rail & easy bus access to the Orange Line just moments away, this home is a dream. Come see for yourself!
Sold for $810,000
$810,000
20 Humphrey St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
1,272sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
5,523 Square Feet Lot
$818,300 Zestimate®
$637/sqft
$3,293 Estimated rent
Home value
$818,300
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Wood-burning fireplaceCovered deckOpen kitchenEnchanting yardFormal dining areaSecret fairy gardenSunlit layout
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Listed by:
Ariella Sussman 617-455-7128,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
Karen Chinitz
Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73396220
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,272
- Total interior livable area: 1,272 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,272
- Finished area below ground: 624
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Under, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Covered Patio/Deck, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,523 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:000027 B:0121 P:000168,820689
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $637/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $647,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,350
- Date on market: 1/10/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $810,000+24.6%$637/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$511/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+16.1%$511/sqft |
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| 8/17/2021 | Sold | $560,000-2.6%$440/sqft |
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| 7/19/2021 | Pending sale | $575,000$452/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72855402 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2021 | Contingent | $575,000$452/sqft |
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| 6/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $575,000+47.5%$452/sqft |
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| 10/13/2005 | Sold | $389,900+34.7%$307/sqft |
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| 12/1/2000 | Sold | $289,500+48.5%$228/sqft |
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| 12/18/1998 | Sold | $195,000$153/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,350 +8.4% | $647,600 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $6,780 +2.7% | $602,700 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $6,603 +6.5% | $562,900 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $6,198 +0.9% | $503,100 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $6,145 +6.4% | $482,700 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $5,778 +6.6% | $452,500 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $5,418 +3.7% | $422,300 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $5,224 +6.3% | $403,400 +7% |
| 2017 | $4,914 +2.7% | $377,100 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $4,785 +7% | $354,700 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $4,471 +8.1% | $331,700 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $4,137 +4% | $323,700 |
| 2013 | $3,978 +3.3% | $323,700 |
| 2012 | $3,852 +3.8% | $323,700 |
| 2011 | $3,710 +6.4% | $323,700 +1% |
| 2010 | $3,487 +2.2% | $320,500 -2% |
| 2009 | $3,411 +1.7% | $327,000 -6% |
| 2008 | $3,355 +1.4% | $347,700 |
| 2007 | $3,310 +6.9% | $347,700 +4.3% |
| 2006 | $3,097 +7.3% | $333,400 +4.6% |
| 2005 | $2,887 -0.3% | $318,700 +25.5% |
| 2004 | $2,896 +3.1% | $254,000 |
| 2003 | $2,809 +3.7% | $254,000 |
| 2002 | $2,710 +16.3% | $254,000 +48.7% |
| 2000 | $2,331 +1.9% | $170,800 +4.6% |
| 1999 | $2,288 | $163,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Greenwood
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greenwood
- Middle: Galvin
- High: Wakefield Mem.
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Wakefield
- 01880
- Greenwood
- 20 Humphrey St
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