Gorgeous colonial farmhouse in Wakefield's desirable West Side. If you're looking for charm and character, this house has it, starting with a fabulous wrap-around porch! Eat-in kitchen features a soapstone sink and convenient adjacent mudroom. Gorgeous pocket doors with in-laid glass separate the large living room from the cozy den featuring a gas stove for snuggling up on those cold winter nights. French doors lead to a sunroom that makes a perfect reading nook, overlooking the lovely carriage house out back. Upstairs showcases three large bedrooms and a quaint bathroom featuring an antique sink and clawfoot tub. Hardwood floors throughout. Walk-up attic offers additional storage, as does the walk-out basement with charming root cellar. Stunning carriage house offers room for a two car garage and features adjacent workshop with propane heat. Second floor offers even more storage! Located less than a half mile from the commuter rail and Wakefield center **Offers due Tue 10/28 at Noon**
Sold for $811,500
$811,500
5 Byron St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
1,832sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
8,080 Square Feet Lot
$815,400 Zestimate®
$443/sqft
$3,707 Estimated rent
Home value
$815,400
$758,000 - $881,000
$3,707/mo
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Carriage houseAntique sinkHardwood floorsRoot cellarWorkshop with propane heatWrap-around porchSoapstone sink
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Listed by:
Michael Ahearn 617-645-0559,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430
Bought with:
Currier, Lane & Young
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73446744
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,832
- Total interior livable area: 1,832 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,832
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Carriage Shed
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 8,080 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:000008 B:0259 P:000066,816427
- Zoning: GR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wakefield
- Subdivision: West Side
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $811,500+16.1%$443/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446744 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$382/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446744 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$382/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446744 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,505 +1.5% | $661,200 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $7,397 +4.9% | $657,500 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $7,049 +4.3% | $600,900 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $6,758 +3.9% | $548,500 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $6,505 +6.6% | $511,000 +7% |
| 2020 | $6,100 +4.7% | $477,700 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $5,826 +7.4% | $454,100 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $5,427 +6.3% | $419,100 +7% |
| 2017 | $5,103 +7.6% | $391,600 +11.4% |
| 2016 | $4,743 +6.8% | $351,600 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $4,440 +9.5% | $329,400 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $4,053 +4% | $317,100 |
| 2013 | $3,897 +3.3% | $317,100 |
| 2012 | $3,773 +3.8% | $317,100 |
| 2011 | $3,634 +0.3% | $317,100 -4.8% |
| 2010 | $3,624 +4.3% | $333,100 |
| 2009 | $3,474 -0.3% | $333,100 -7.7% |
| 2008 | $3,484 +5% | $361,000 +3.6% |
| 2007 | $3,318 -1% | $348,500 -3.4% |
| 2006 | $3,351 +2.6% | $360,700 +0.1% |
| 2005 | $3,266 +27% | $360,500 +59.8% |
| 2004 | $2,572 -3% | $225,600 -5.9% |
| 2003 | $2,651 +3.6% | $239,700 |
| 2002 | $2,558 +4.5% | $239,700 +33.7% |
| 2000 | $2,447 +2% | $179,300 +4.7% |
| 1999 | $2,400 | $171,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Walton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Galvin
- High: Wakefield
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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