SOLD SEP 24, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$795,000

•

2,017

sq ft

21 Preston St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$394Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Laurie Hunt • North Star RE Agents, LLC

Listed by • North Star RE Agents, LLC

Bought with Jay Morneault • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73565214

Redfin Estimate

$785,271

$9,729 since sold in September 2026$24K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($800K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$787K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $3,119 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 21 Preston St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,958 (+9.6%)

$439,300 + $323,700

$763,000

2025

$8,174 (+1.5%)

$414,400 + $305,800

$720,200

2024

$8,056 (+5.0%)

$412,000 + $304,100

$716,100

2023

$7,669 (+4.4%)

$375,700 + $278,100

$653,800

2022

$7,345 (−1.3%)

$342,200 + $254,000

$596,200

2021

$7,441 (+6.7%)

$321,300 + $263,200

$584,500

2020

$6,976 (+4.7%)

$300,300 + $246,000

$546,300

2019

$6,664 (+7.4%)

$285,600 + $233,800

$519,400

2018

$6,206 (+6.3%)

$263,400 + $215,800

$479,200

2017

$5,836 (+3.9%)

$246,200 + $201,700

$447,900

2016

$5,617 (+6.9%)

$233,900 + $182,500

$416,400

2015

$5,253 (+9.6%)

$218,600 + $171,100

$389,700

2014

$4,793 (+4.0%)

$210,200 + $164,800

$375,000

2013

$4,609 (+3.3%)

$210,200 + $164,800

$375,000

2012

$4,463 (+3.8%)

$210,200 + $164,800

$375,000

2011

$4,298 (+4.4%)

$210,200 + $164,800

$375,000

2010

$4,115 (+4.3%)

$221,000 + $157,200

$378,200

2009

$3,945

$221,000 + $157,200

$378,200

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.48 Acres

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

1,711

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

938589S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Spaces: 12
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 236.07
Length: 18.3
Width: 12.9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143.19
Length: 12.9
Width: 11.1
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 176.85
Length: 13.5
Width: 13.1
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 1/4

Living Room Information
Area: 216.05
Length: 14.9
Width: 14.5
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 233.24
Length: 19.6
Width: 11.9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 160.95
Length: 14.5
Width: 11.1
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 238.26
Length: 20.9
Width: 11.4
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Office Room Information
Area: 145.41
Length: 13.1
Width: 11.1
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,017
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2017
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
Lot Features: Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,174
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Ask Superintendent
Middle Or Junior School: Gms
High School: Wmhs

Location Information
Directions: across from Central Ave
UnparsedAddress: 21 Preston St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,711
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Middlesex County
APN: 938589S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion In Info Pack
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Dolbeare Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Wakefield, MA • 01880

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Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Wakefield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

5.5 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$747,000 – $904,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Preston Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1638 Sq. Ft.	$784,290
31 Preston Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$906,717

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Preston Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$820,648
29 Preston Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1884 Sq. Ft.	$885,415

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Preston Street, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1273 Sq. Ft.	$681,481
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