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189 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880 • West Side
$620,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$599,900
Final Sale Price:
$620,000
Difference:
+$20,100 (+3.4%)
Performance Metrics
103.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$461
Sale $/sq ft:
$477
This property sold for $477 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$477/sq ft
Area Median
$493/sq ft
Difference
3.3%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
About this home
If pictures are worth a thousand words, we need not go any further! This is one of those properties "you say wow"! Meticulously maintained Cape in great location / West side close to Lake & train. Kitchen and dining room with built-in features, hardwood floors throughout much of the house. Cozy fireplace in living room with designer touches, 1st floor sun room for relaxation or office space. Bedrooms with hardwood floors. Expansion possibility to a second floor currently a walk up attic. The well finished lower level is spacious & bright with 3rd bedroom, and beautifully renovated familyroom with a second fireplace & lots of custom mill work, copious amounts of storage and charm. Attached 1 car garage. Outdoor patio for all those summer gatherings and barbecue. plus a large double lot for future expansion. Located across the street from Bear Hill Golf Course. Convenient to public transportation and all major routes.
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Property History
Market Insights
17.7%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73584041
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 29, 2026
$729,000
MLS #73584041 - Active
Sold
Sep 27, 2021
$620,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
Listed for Sale
Jun 9, 2021
$599,900
Original listing
Agent: Michael Austin
Office: Austin Realty Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $729,000 | - | - | MLS #73584041 - Active |
| 09/27/2021 | ✓ Sold | $620,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/09/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $599,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,457 | $507,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,457
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$507,200
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Lot Size
0.38 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Finished
Laundry
None
Features
Closet, Sun Room, Bonus Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,457
Assessed Value
$507,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Subject To Sellers Finding Suitable Housing.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Tan
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Is approximate and includes a beautiful Lower Level familyroom w/ fireplace & Built-ins and bedroom
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
20 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions12 x 10
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Slider
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan
LevelMain,First
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
Dimensions17 x 12
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
Dimensions8 x 8
LevelBasement
Dimensions21 x 13
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Closet, Sun Room, Bonus Room
Windows:
Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Finished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
School District
Wakefield School District local
A
School Safety
2024-25
0.5%
Low
0.5%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
5.0% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
B+
Walton School
0.6 mi
|
#299 of 825
|
Score: 50.8
Improved 125 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
221 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
St. Joseph Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Robin Hood School
0.9 mi
|
#243 of 825
|
Score: 52.7
Improved 199 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
362 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Galvin Middle School
1.2 mi
|
#80 of 352
|
Score: 51.9
Improved 4 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
1,076 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
1.2 mi
|
#129 of 352
|
Score: 46.2
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-12 below state avg
678 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.8 mi
|
#63 of 352
|
Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
1.3 mi
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 09-12
A-
Stoneham High School
2.1 mi
|
#89 of 346
|
Score: 61.7
Improved 39 spots from last year
+3.5 above state avg
598 students
Moderate
17 sports
• 1,334 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
West Side
189 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Michael Austin
Listing Office
Austin Realty Group
Office Phone
781-272-5001
Agent MLS ID
B0565298
Office MLS ID
B95211
Listing Data Updated
Sep 27, 2021 8:11 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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