Well maintained cape, 2 bedrooms on first floor, 16 x 14 unfinished room ready to finish on 2nd floor. Relaxing cathedral ceiling family room with 2 sliders to exterior deck. Views over the tree tops. Kitchen with eating area. Living room with hardwood floors. Nice size main bedroom with hardwood floors. Cosmetic updates will make this "your" home with design and colors. Newer Boiler and water tank. Town currently plows street in winter. Wakefield has Train station, bus routes, downtown shopping and Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. Access to Rt 95/128 short distance to Rt 93 and Rt 1. Enjoy the nature of Lake Quannapowitt, events on the common throughout the year, the signature event 4th of July Parade running since 1920's. This may be the one for you. Don't hesitate, you won't want to miss it.
Sold for $630,000
$630,000
42 Herbert St, Wakefield, MA 01880
2beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.27 Acres Lot
$625,500 Zestimate®
$547/sqft
$3,087 Estimated rent
Home value
$625,500
$575,000 - $682,000
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Exterior deckCathedral ceiling family roomKitchen with eating area
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Listed by:
Pamela Armstrong 978-808-2808,
LAER Realty Partners 978-251-8221
Bought with:
Zach Barron
Core Property Group LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73351399
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 154.28
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 100.32
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 8 x 4
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 152.9
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 130.41
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 8.1
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 159.33
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 11.3
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters
- Frontage length: 105.00
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: 819118
- Zoning: GR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $630,000+1.6%$547/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Contingent | $619,900$538/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $619,900-1.6%$538/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73351399 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listing removed | $629,900$547/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Contingent | $629,900$547/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73351399 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,900$547/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73351399 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,826 +1.5% | $601,400 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $6,726 +5.2% | $597,900 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $6,396 +4.5% | $545,300 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $6,119 +1.9% | $496,700 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $6,002 +6.6% | $471,500 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $5,630 +4.7% | $440,900 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $5,377 +7.4% | $419,100 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $5,006 +6.3% | $386,600 +7% |
| 2017 | $4,708 +1.9% | $361,300 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $4,618 +7.1% | $342,300 +7% |
| 2015 | $4,311 +9.7% | $319,800 +4% |
| 2014 | $3,930 +4% | $307,500 |
| 2013 | $3,779 +3.3% | $307,500 |
| 2012 | $3,659 +3.8% | $307,500 |
| 2011 | $3,524 +4.8% | $307,500 -0.5% |
| 2010 | $3,362 +4.3% | $309,000 |
| 2009 | $3,223 -0.5% | $309,000 -8% |
| 2008 | $3,240 +5.4% | $335,800 +4% |
| 2007 | $3,073 +2.5% | $322,800 |
| 2006 | $2,999 +6.7% | $322,800 +4% |
| 2005 | $2,812 +23.4% | $310,400 +55.4% |
| 2004 | $2,278 +3.1% | $199,800 |
| 2003 | $2,210 +2.3% | $199,800 -1.3% |
| 2002 | $2,161 +3.8% | $202,500 +32.8% |
| 2000 | $2,082 +2% | $152,500 +4.7% |
| 1999 | $2,041 | $145,700 |
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Neighborhood: East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Woodville SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Wakefield
- 01880
- East Side
- 42 Herbert St
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