20 Herbert St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$268,950
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,037
Sq Ft
$259
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1880
Year Built
3
Parking
58
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 28, 2011 • MLS# 71206729 Copied! • Updated Jun 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $279,900
Final Sale Price: $268,950
Difference: $10,950 (-3.9%)
Performance Metrics
96.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
58
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $270
Sale $/sq ft: $259
This property sold for $259 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 58 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$259/sq ft
Area Median
$359/sq ft
Difference
27.8%

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

About this home

Nicely maintained Colonial with big yard on dead end street. Features include 3 bedrooms,1st floor master bedroom, newer stove, newer (7+-)Weil Mclain furnace, thermopane windows installed in 2002, and newer Berber carpeting in the living room. You can walk to the bus, square, shopping and Lake. The electrical service was updated to 100 amp circuit breakers Jan. 2010. This home is a great place to start and quite an alternative to a condominium.

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Property History

Market Insights

58.6%
Price Range
64
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73575706
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 23, 2026
$649,900
MLS #73575706
✓
Sold
May 27, 2011
$268,950
Property sold
Days on Market: 64
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 28, 2011
$279,900
Original listing
Agent: James Joly Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $3,457 $301,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,457
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$301,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,037 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partial, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $3,457
Assessed Value $301,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 64 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,037 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Microwave
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partial, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, 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: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
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
0.6 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
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
B+
Walton School
1.3 mi | #300 of 825 | Score: 50.8
Improved 124 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
221 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A
Dolbeare School
1.4 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Galvin Middle School
0.5 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
0.5 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
1.0 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
1.3 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

20 Herbert St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent James Joly
Listing Office Boardwalk Real Estate
Office Phone 781-944-7820
Agent MLS ID B0429250
Office MLS ID B30601
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2026 12:13 AM 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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