42 Herbert St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$630,000
Est. $3,353/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,152
Sq Ft
$547
Price/Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
1949
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
32
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73351399

About this home

Well maintained cape, 2 bedrooms on first floor, 16 x 14 unfinished room ready to finish on 2nd floor. Relaxing cathedral ceiling family room with 2 sliders to exterior deck. Views over the tree tops. Kitchen with eating area. Living room with hardwood floors. Nice size main bedroom with hardwood floors. Cosmetic updates will make this "your" home with design and colors. Newer Boiler and water tank. Town currently plows street in winter. Wakefield has Train station, bus routes, downtown shopping and Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. Access to Rt 95/128 short distance to Rt 93 and Rt 1. Enjoy the nature of Lake Quannapowitt, events on the common throughout the year, the signature event 4th of July Parade running since 1920's. This may be the one for you. Don't hesitate, you won't want to miss it.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $629,900
Final Sale Price: $630,000
Difference: +$100 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
32
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $547
Sale $/sq ft: $547
This property sold for $547 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 32 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1949
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,152 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Interior Features

Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic
Laundry Features
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Window Features
Insulated Windows

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Block, Stone
Foundation Area
0 sq ft
Exterior Features
Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Composite
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.27 acres
Lot Size
11,596 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2700
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length
105 ft
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Private Road, Dead End

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
6
Parking Features
Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,826
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$601,400
Tax Block
0224
Tax Map Number
19
Parcel Number
819118
Zoning
GR

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Home sold "AS IS" estate sale subject to license to sell due end May early June
Exclusions
Hitchcock Table And Chair In Living Room, Some Other Personal Items.

Location

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Neighborhood

42 Herbert St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Walkability

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Schools

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $569
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1.6%
Price Range
27
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 30, 2025
$630,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 27
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Listed for Sale
Mar 27, 2025
$619,900
Original listing
Agent: Pamela Armstrong Office: LAER Realty Partners

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 27, 2025 New Listing Added $619,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
32 days
Price per Sq Ft
$547

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,826 $601,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,826
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$601,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Pamela Armstrong
Listing Office LAER Realty Partners
Agent MLS ID G8000138
Office MLS ID AN1199

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