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.
Sold for $795,000
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$795,000
21 Preston St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
2,017sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.48 Acres Lot
$794,900 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$3,991 Estimated rent
Home value
$794,900
$747,000 - $851,000
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Great two car garageDining roomLarge yardVery large kitchenFlexible floor plan
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Listed by:
Laurie Hunt 781-244-3350,
North Star RE Agents, LLC 781-587-2942
Bought with:
Jay Morneault
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73565214
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: $394/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $720,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,174
- Date on market: 9/7/2026
- Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion In Info Pack
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Sold | $795,000+7.6%$394/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73565214 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2026 | Pending sale | $739,000$366/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73565214 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2026 | Contingent | $739,000$366/sqft |
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| 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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Montrose
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dolbeare Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ask Superintendent
- Middle: Gms
- High: Wmhs
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
- Montrose
- 21 Preston St
