8 Herbert Street, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$215,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,371
Sq Ft
$157
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1890
Year Built
2
Parking
29
Days on Market
Sold 2001 Listed Jun 11, 2001 • MLS# 30513772 Copied! • Updated Aug 31, 2001

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $239,900
Final Sale Price: $215,000
Difference: $24,900 (-10.4%)
Performance Metrics
89.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
29
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $175
Sale $/sq ft: $157
This property sold for $157 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.4% below the original asking price.

With only 29 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$157/sq ft
Area Median
$324/sq ft
Difference
51.5%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

THIS 6 RM, 2/3 BR COLN IS A GREAT HOME FOR A FIRST TIME BUYER. NICE LVL YD, NEAR SCHOOLS AND TRANSP. NOTE: LOW CEILING ON 1ST FLR, LEDGE IN PART OF BSMT. STREET IS A PRVT WAY PLOWED BY TOWN. SUBJ TO SELLER FINDING SUITABLE HOUSING.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

66.4%
Price Range
31
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73572041
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 24, 2026
$639,900
MLS #73572041
Previous Transaction - MLS #72890973
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 27, 2021
$550,000
MLS #72890973
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Sold
Aug 31, 2001
$215,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 31
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Listed for Sale
Jun 11, 2001
$229,000
Original listing
Agent: Judy Mason Office: Colonial Manor Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2001 $2,113 $150,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,113
Tax Year 2001
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$150,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,371 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Basement Partial
Laundry First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Den

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,113
Assessed Value $150,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Lo Ceilgs-1st Fl, Ledge In Bsmt, Prvt Way
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color WHITE
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 31 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,371 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Den
Windows: Screens
Basement: Partial
Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:
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
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
St. Joseph Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Woodville School
0.7 mi | #172 of 825 | Score: 56.1
Improved 58 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
462 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-04
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
1.0 mi
115 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Walton School
1.3 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
A
Dolbeare School
1.3 mi | #160 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Improved 34 spots from last year
-1.7 below state avg
425 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A-
Greenwood School
1.3 mi | #203 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Improved 46 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
209 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Galvin Middle School
0.4 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
0.4 mi
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
0.9 mi | #80 of 346 | Score: 63.2
Improved 15 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
871 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,930 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
B+
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
1.1 mi | #127 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Improved 95 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,414 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,818 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

8 Herbert Street, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent Judy Mason
Listing Office Colonial Manor Realty
Office Phone 781-944-6300
Agent MLS ID B0301268
Office MLS ID B32911
Listing Data Updated Aug 31, 2001 3:27 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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