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About this home
Attention builders, investors and developers. Discover this incredible value-add opportunity at 293 Albion St, a rare two-family home situated in the highly desirable West Side of Wakefield. This property offers a wealth of classic character with hardwood floors throughout and soaring high ceilings that create an airy, spacious feel. The first-floor unit features three large rooms and one bedroom. The massive second-floor unit is truly exceptional, offering nine rooms and five bedrooms, making it perfect for a large household or an investor looking to maximize rental returns in a high-demand market. The location is unbeatable for commuters, with close proximity to the Commuter Rail station, the Wakefield/Reading bus stop, and quick access to Routes 128/95 and 93. Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of being moments away from scenic Lake Quannapowitt and the vibrant shopping and dining in downtown Wakefield. Bring your vision and custom updates to unlock the full potential of this house.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
3,067 sq ftLot Size
$360Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by DNA Realty Group• Keller Williams Realty
Wakefield Park, located between Lake Quannapowitt and Wakefield’s Main Street corridor, is a residential and park-adjacent Wakefield neighborhood with a lakeside loop and a classic New England streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Lake Quannapowitt path near the Main Street edge, where runners, dog-walkers, and café-goers circulate past benches and water views. Housing reads as a mix of early-20th-century Colonials and Capes with tidy yards and mature trees. The lakefront sets the daily rhythm, from sunrise laps to evening strolls. Community pillars nearby include The Cabot theatre, Harrington’s Pub, and the Beebe Estate’s grounds. Side streets stay quiet while the shoreline keeps the pace.
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Offer insights
293 Albion · $699,000
$730K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $730K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Crown molding
Fireplace
Full basement with bulkhead
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Oil heating
Home design
Two-family home
3 stories
Parking
Paved driveway
2 open parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110-volt electric
Electricity and solar
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VERY NICE UPDATED VICTORIAN 2 FAMILY ON THE WEST SIDE. WALK TO THE TRAIN, LAKE QUANNAPOWITT, DOWNTOWN AND PARK. THIS GREAT 2 FAMILY HAS NEW WINDOWS, UPDATED KITCHENS AND BATHS, SEP. UTILITIES. 3RD FLR BRS NOT HEATED. WRAP AROUND PORCH!
MLS PIN #30421934
Nov 27, 2000
Sold
$230,000
$118/sq ft
Sep 17, 2000
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2000
Listed
$239,900
$124/sq ft
WEST SIDE TWO FAMILY WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION. ALL NEW WINDOWS. SECOND FLOOR APT. NEWLY PAINTED, NEW CARPETING, NEW STOVE, NEW KITCHEN FLOOR & NEWER BATH. SEPARATE UTILITIES. 2 BRS UNHEATED ON 3RD FLOOR.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,455 (+8.6%)
$296,600 + $423,600
$720,200
2025
$7,783 (+1.9%)
$282,400 + $403,300
$685,700
2024
$7,638 (+5.6%)
$279,600 + $399,300
$678,900
2023
$7,234 (+3.8%)
$254,000 + $362,700
$616,700
2022
$6,969 (+10.9%)
$233,000 + $332,700
$565,700
2021
$6,282 (+4.3%)
$210,400 + $283,100
$493,500
2020
$6,024 (+5.4%)
$201,100 + $270,600
$471,700
2019
$5,718 (+5.3%)
$189,700 + $256,000
$445,700
2018
$5,431 (+2.9%)
$178,500 + $240,900
$419,400
2017
$5,280 (+6.4%)
$172,400 + $232,800
$405,200
2016
$4,962 (+5.0%)
$169,500 + $198,300
$367,800
2015
$4,726 (+7.6%)
$161,600 + $189,000
$350,600
2014
$4,392 (+5.4%)
$158,400 + $185,300
$343,700
2013
$4,168 (+1.5%)
$153,800 + $185,300
$339,100
2012
$4,108 (+3.8%)
$153,800 + $191,400
$345,200
2011
$3,956 (+4.7%)
$153,800 + $191,400
$345,200
2010
$3,779
$153,700 + $193,600
$347,300
2009
$3,781
$156,000 + $206,500
$362,500
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,942
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,942
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2827696S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 293 Albion
$719,937
$21K over list price of $699K
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