FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
21 Preston St, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
$739,000
Est. $4,618/month
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About this home
Charming 3+ bedroom home well located just under 1 mile to shops and restaurants downtown and 137 bus, just over a mile to commuter rail and a short ride to highway and Market Street. This home offers a flexible floor plan with 3 bedrooms and additional pass through bedroom great for an office, nursery or potential to turn into an en suite as it is next to the main bathroom. The first floor is spacious with a nice size living room, dining room, very large kitchen and a family room leading to a deck with a Sunsetter awning. Gas heat and central air! The basement has good height, has a fireplace, toilet and sink with a walk out dog shed dormer. Outside you’ll find a large yard, great two car garage and plenty of parking in the expansive driveway. This home has been lovingly maintained offering the opportunity to move right in while making updates and personal touches over time.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Aug 18, 2026
$739,000
Original listing
Agent: Laurie Hunt
Office: North Star RE Agents, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $739,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,174 | $720,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,174
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$720,200
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Living Area
2,017 sq ft
Lot Size
0.48 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Sump Pump
Laundry
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Closet, Office, Central Vacuum
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Balcony / Deck, Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
12
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,174
Assessed Value
$720,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Sellers Have Not Lived In Home In Decades, See Addendum For Info They Have About The Property, Half Bath Is A 1/4 Bath In Basement With Sink Outside The Door
Exclusions
See Inclusion/Exclusion In Info Pack
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
public record states 4 bedroom, one bedroom is a pass through, square footage from floor plans
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
1 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1945
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,017 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,017 sq ft above grade
Dimensions13.5 x 13.1
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
Dimensions12.9 x 11.1
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
Dimensions18.3 x 12.9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
Dimensions13.1 x 11.1
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
LevelSecond
Dimensions14.5 x 11.1
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions20.9 x 11.4
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl
LevelFirst
Dimensions14.9 x 14.5
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions19.6 x 11.9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - 1/4
LevelBasement
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
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:
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Office, Central Vacuum
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Sump Pump
Laundry:
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1945
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony / Deck, Deck
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
12
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
A
Dolbeare School
0.8 mi
|
#153 of 824
|
Score: 57.0
Improved 41 spots from last year
-1.2 below state avg
443 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-04
A-
Woodville School
0.9 mi
|
#192 of 824
|
Score: 55.5
Improved 38 spots from last year
-2.7 below state avg
456 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-04
St. Joseph Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Galvin Middle School
0.9 mi
|
#79 of 352
|
Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
A
Lynnfield Middle School
1.9 mi
|
#58 of 352
|
Score: 55.5
Improved 34 spots from last year
-2.7 below state avg
698 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
2.5 mi
|
#132 of 352
|
Score: 46.3
Dropped 33 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
689 students
Moderate
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 09-12
B+
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
1.3 mi
|
#141 of 346
|
Score: 56.5
Improved 81 spots from last year
-1.7 below state avg
1,381 students
Diverse
17 sports
• 1,818 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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21 Preston St, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Laurie Hunt
Listing Office
North Star RE Agents, LLC
Office Phone
781-587-2942
Agent MLS ID
CT005051
Office MLS ID
AN8285
Listing Data Updated
Aug 19, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
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