This classic Colonial brimming with space and possibility is ready for its next chapter. Set in Wakefield’s desirable Greenwood neighborhood, you'll find an inviting foyer that opens to a generous first floor featuring a living room, family room, dining room and a spacious kitchen—perfect for gathering and everyday living. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath, while the third floor provides untapped potential for expansion—ideal for a playroom, home office or hobby space. With its versatile layout, prime location and opportunity to reimagine, this residence combines character with flexibility. Beyond the interior this home offers an expansive yard great for gardening or entertaining, plenty of parking and a one car garage.
Sold for $690,000
$690,000
7 Essex St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
1,632sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
9,008 Square Feet Lot
$710,300 Zestimate®
$423/sqft
$3,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$710,300
$653,000 - $767,000
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Family roomOne car garageDining roomGenerous first floorExpansive yardThree bedroomsGardening or entertaining
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Listed by:
Kristi Connors - Taylor 781-929-4209,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington 781-862-2600
Bought with:
Cheryl Petitpas
RE/MAX Platinum
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73433155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,632
- Total interior livable area: 1,632 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,632
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Garden
Lot
- Size: 9,008 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:000034 B:0092 P:00102E,822007
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $423/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $656,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,449
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Exclusions: Stained Glass Window In Main Stairway
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $690,000+1.5%$423/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Contingent | $679,900$417/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $679,900$417/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,449 +1.5% | $656,300 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $7,341 +5.1% | $652,500 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $6,983 +4.5% | $595,300 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $6,682 -0.6% | $542,400 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $6,725 +6.7% | $528,300 +7% |
| 2020 | $6,305 +4.7% | $493,700 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $6,024 +7.4% | $469,500 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $5,609 +6.3% | $433,100 +7% |
| 2017 | $5,276 +4.4% | $404,900 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $5,053 +7.1% | $374,600 +7% |
| 2015 | $4,719 +9.6% | $350,100 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $4,304 +4% | $336,800 |
| 2013 | $4,139 +3.3% | $336,800 |
| 2012 | $4,008 +3.8% | $336,800 |
| 2011 | $3,860 +4.3% | $336,800 -1% |
| 2010 | $3,700 +4.3% | $340,100 |
| 2009 | $3,547 -0.5% | $340,100 -8% |
| 2008 | $3,566 +5% | $369,500 +3.6% |
| 2007 | $3,396 | $356,700 |
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Neighborhood: Greenwood
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- 8/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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