Under contract

Price cut: $10K (9/30)

$639,900

8 Herbert St, Wakefield, MA 01880

3beds

1,207sqft

$4,355/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

5,959 Square Feet Lot

$633,800 Zestimate^®

$530/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brand new stoveNicely updated kitchenBreakfast barDouble doors to deckLarge master bedroomQuartz countertops

Pristine colonial on a quiet, low traffic street. Open concept floor plan for entertaining. Nicely updated kitchen with quartz countertops, breakfast bar and a brand new stove, opens to the spacious living room. Large master bedroom with double doors to deck that overlooks the level, fenced in yard. New flooring in all three bedrooms. Enclosed front room makes an excellent office or mud room. Close proximity to shopping, public transportation, parks, schools and restaurants.

37 days
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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 224
Dimensions: 16 x 14

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 210
Dimensions: 15 x 14

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 150
Dimensions: 15 x 10

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 210
Dimensions: 15 x 14

Living room

Level: First
Area: 224
Dimensions: 16 x 14

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Other

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Mud Room
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Partial,Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,207
Total interior livable area: 1,207 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,207

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced

Lot

Size: 5,959 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:000018 B:0040 P:000079,818678
Zoning: GR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Security: Security System

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Wakefield

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $530/sqft
Tax assessed value: $579,000
Annual tax amount: $6,572
Date on market: 9/4/2026

Estimated market value

$633,800

$602,000 - $665,000

$3,718/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/2/2026	Contingent	$639,900$530/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73572041 Report a problem
9/30/2026	Price change	$639,900-1.5%$530/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73572041 Report a problem
9/26/2026	Listed for sale	$649,900$538/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73572041 Report a problem
9/18/2026	Contingent	$649,900$538/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73572041 Report a problem
9/4/2026	Listed for sale	$649,900+18.2%$538/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73572041 Report a problem
10/27/2021	Sold	$550,000+10%$456/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72890973 Report a problem
9/13/2021	Pending sale	$499,900$414/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72890973 Report a problem
9/7/2021	Listed for sale	$499,900+150%$414/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72890973 Report a problem
5/22/2012	Sold	$200,000$166/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/14/2011	Listed for sale	$200,000+66.7%$166/sqft
Source: Renaissance REALTORS� #71319249 Report a problem
7/12/1996	Sold	$120,000$99/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,572 +1.5%	$579,000 +0.6%
2024	$6,477 +5.2%	$575,700 +9.6%
2023	$6,159 +7.9%	$525,100 +13.4%
2022	$5,707 +0.8%	$463,200 +4.1%
2021	$5,664 +6.6%	$444,900 +7%
2020	$5,311 +4.7%	$415,900 +5.2%
2019	$5,074 +7.4%	$395,500 +8.4%
2018	$4,724 +6.3%	$364,800 +7%
2017	$4,442 +0.2%	$340,900 +3.7%
2016	$4,433 +7.1%	$328,600 +7%
2015	$4,138 +9.6%	$307,000 +4%
2014	$3,774 +4%	$295,300
2013	$3,629 +3.6%	$295,300 +0.3%
2012	$3,502 +3.8%	$294,300
2011	$3,373 +3.1%	$294,300 -2.2%
2010	$3,273 +4.3%	$300,800
2009	$3,137 -0.6%	$300,800 -8%
2008	$3,156 +5.2%	$327,000 +3.7%
2007	$3,001 +2.5%	$315,200
2006	$2,928 +10.8%	$315,200 +8.1%
2005	$2,642 +10.1%	$291,600 +38.5%
2004	$2,400 +3.1%	$210,500
2003	$2,328 +3.7%	$210,500
2002	$2,246 +9.3%	$210,500 +39.9%
2000	$2,054 +1.9%	$150,500 +4.7%
1999	$2,015	$143,800