Wonderful opportunity to live in what is arguably one of the best neighborhoods in the sought after West Side. Friend Street is a peaceful, tree lined cul de sac with great access to lake Quanapowitt, Walton School, Farmers Market, downtown restaurants and shops and the commuter rail and highway. This spacious home has a FP LR, large KIT, FR, DEN, 4 season sunroon with floor to ceiling windows with a slider to a private flagstone patio where you can unwind at the end of a long day plus a FR & 3/4 BTH on the main level of the home. There ar 4 BEDS and a second full bath plus access to the attic on the second level. The lower level features a large media room a great bonus room that can be whatever you desire...think workout/yoga room, home office etc. and it has direct access to the exterior. A one car attached garage and professionally landscaped 10,000+ yard complete the exterior. Homes in this area rarely become available so bring your HGTV ideas and make this home your own.
Sold for $740,000
$740,000
43 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 01880
5beds
2,704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$1,090,000 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$5,074 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,090,000
$1.00M - $1.19M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Howitt 617-957-0521,
Century 21 Tradition 781-665-2121
Bought with:
Lynda Le
Thread Real Estate, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73155861
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 44
- Dimensions: 11 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Archway
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Pedestal Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bathroom - 3/4, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Slider, Media Room, Bonus Room, Foyer, Den, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Skylight, Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,704
- Total interior livable area: 2,704 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Screens, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 10,019 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: M:000006 B:0085 P:000F15,815749
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: West Side
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $684,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,030
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Listing removed | $1,230,000$455/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73454769 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,230,000+66.2%$455/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73454769 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $740,000+5.7%$274/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73155861 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,900$259/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73155861 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,295 +11.7% | $818,900 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $8,318 +3.6% | $739,400 +8% |
| 2023 | $8,030 +4.7% | $684,600 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,668 +2.7% | $622,400 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $7,470 +4% | $586,800 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $7,184 +3.1% | $562,600 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $6,969 +5.7% | $543,200 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $6,594 +4.3% | $509,200 +5% |
| 2017 | $6,320 +6% | $485,000 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $5,964 +7.1% | $442,100 +7% |
| 2015 | $5,571 +8.9% | $413,300 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $5,117 +4% | $400,400 |
| 2013 | $4,921 +3.3% | $400,400 |
| 2012 | $4,765 +3.8% | $400,400 |
| 2011 | $4,589 +7.2% | $400,400 +1.7% |
| 2010 | $4,282 +2.7% | $393,600 -1.5% |
| 2009 | $4,168 +0.5% | $399,600 -7% |
| 2008 | $4,146 +0.6% | $429,600 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $4,121 +5.2% | $432,900 +2.7% |
| 2006 | $3,916 +7.5% | $421,500 +4.8% |
| 2005 | $3,643 +2.2% | $402,100 +28.6% |
| 2004 | $3,564 +3.1% | $312,600 |
| 2003 | $3,457 +1.5% | $312,600 -2.1% |
| 2002 | $3,406 -5.8% | $319,200 +20.5% |
| 2000 | $3,617 +3.3% | $265,000 +6% |
| 1999 | $3,501 | $249,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Side
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Walton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walton
- Middle: Galvin Ms
- High: Wakefield High
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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