For sale

$739,000

21 Preston St, Wakefield, MA 01880

3beds

2,017sqft

$4,678/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1945

0.48 Acres Lot

$745,700 Zestimate^®

$366/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Great two car garageDining roomLarge yardVery large kitchenFlexible floor plan

Charming 3+ bedroom home well located just under 1 mile to shops and restaurants downtown and 137 bus, just over a mile to commuter rail and a short ride to highway and Market Street. This home offers a flexible floor plan with 3 bedrooms and additional pass through bedroom great for an office, nursery or potential to turn into an en suite as it is next to the main bathroom. The first floor is spacious with a nice size living room, dining room, very large kitchen and a family room leading to a deck with a Sunsetter awning. Gas heat and central air! The basement has good height, has a fireplace, toilet and sink with a walk out dog shed dormer. Outside you’ll find a large yard, great two car garage and plenty of parking in the expansive driveway. This home has been lovingly maintained offering the opportunity to move right in while making updates and personal touches over time.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 236.07
Dimensions: 18.3 x 12.9

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 143.19
Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.1

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 176.85
Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.1

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: Second

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - 1/4
Level: Basement

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 160.95
Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.1

Family room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 233.24
Dimensions: 19.6 x 11.9

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Level: First
Area: 238.26
Dimensions: 20.9 x 11.4

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 216.05
Dimensions: 14.9 x 14.5

Office

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
Level: Second
Area: 145.41
Dimensions: 13.1 x 11.1

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Closet, Office, Central Vacuum
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Sump Pump
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,017
Total interior livable area: 2,017 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,017

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 12
Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 10

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Deck

Lot

Size: 0.48 Acres
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: M:000029 B:0121 P:00017E,821158
Zoning: SR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1945

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Wakefield

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $366/sqft
Tax assessed value: $720,200
Annual tax amount: $8,174
Date on market: 8/18/2026
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion In Info Pack

Estimated market value

$745,700

$708,000 - $783,000

$4,026/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/18/2026	Listed for sale	$739,000$366/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73565214 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,174 +1.5%	$720,200 +0.6%
2024	$8,056 +5%	$716,100 +9.5%
2023	$7,669 +4.4%	$653,800 +9.7%
2022	$7,345 -1.3%	$596,200 +2%
2021	$7,441 +6.7%	$584,500 +7%
2020	$6,976 +4.7%	$546,300 +5.2%
2019	$6,664 +7.4%	$519,400 +8.4%
2018	$6,206 +6.3%	$479,200 +7%
2017	$5,836 +3.9%	$447,900 +7.6%
2016	$5,617 +6.9%	$416,400 +6.9%
2015	$5,253 +9.6%	$389,700 +3.9%
2014	$4,793 +4%	$375,000
2013	$4,609 +3.3%	$375,000
2012	$4,463 +3.8%	$375,000
2011	$4,298 +4.4%	$375,000 -0.8%
2010	$4,115 +4.3%	$378,200
2009	$3,945 -0.4%	$378,200 -7.8%
2008	$3,959 +4.9%	$410,300 +3.5%
2007	$3,775 +2.5%	$396,500
2006	$3,683 +10.6%	$396,500 +7.9%
2005	$3,330 +3%	$367,500 +29.6%
2004	$3,232 +3.1%	$283,500
2003	$3,136 +3.7%	$283,500
2002	$3,025 +7.5%	$283,500 +37.5%
2000	$2,815 +2%	$206,200 +4.7%
1999	$2,760	$197,000