$629,900

42 Herbert St Wakefield, MA 01880

$7,480
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,152 sqft
0.3 acres
$547 / sqft
House

Property details

About 42 Herbert St

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,152 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.27 Acres
Year built1949
ParkingOff Street, Tandem, Paved
MLS #73351399

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73351399
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: LAER Realty Partners
  • Office Phone: (978) 251-8221
  • Listing Agent: Pamela Armstrong

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 28, 1987
Home Sold
$150,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$597,900$6,726
2023$545,300$6,396
2022$496,700$6,119
2021$471,500$6,002
2020$440,900$5,630
2019$419,100$5,377

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Woodville Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.5 mi

30 Farm St

8

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.2 mi

1030 Main St

10

Walton Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.4 mi

18 Davidson Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,337. The most common annual income of people living in Wakefield, MA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
11%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

53%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Chico'sChico's
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • VolvoVolvo
  • JeepJeep

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 42 Herbert St

This home is located at 42 Herbert St in Wakefield, MA and zip code 01880. This 1,152 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $629,900.

Wakefield, MA housing market in March 2025 saw over 8 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 4 sold below. Between February and March 2025, Wakefield, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 32.6%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $777,666, while the average time on the real estate market was 22 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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