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16 Central St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 37

16 Central St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 37

$759,900

16 Central St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,465

Style

Single Family

Built

1967

It's rare you can get both a superior location and a gorgeous lot like this ranch has, just steps from Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield! This wonderful home has been in the same family for over 50 years and is now ready for new owners. Offering unlimited potential to either the contractor to renovate or the buyers who want to live in a great neighborhood and will move in and put their own finishing touches on it. Expansive 2000 sq ft of living area all on one level. 7 Rooms, 3 bedrooms, and a den or office. Hardwood floors, fireplaced livingroom, granite counters in kitchen. Gas cooking and heat. Main bedroom addition off rear with it's own en suite bath. Rear enclosed sunporch. Updated roof and newer high end Lochinvar tankless heating and HW system. Above ground pool. All of this situated on a 17,000 sq ft lot. Just a short walk to Lake, the Common, downtown, bus line, and commuter rail to Boston. Convenient to major highways and MarketStreet Lynnfield. Come by Open Houses Saturday and Sunday Sept 5th and 6th 11:30-1:00

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$519/sqft
Local Avg (Wakefield)$440/sqft
18% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 20 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wakefield, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$759,900
Annual Taxes$8,546

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street5

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms7
Fireplaces1
FlooringTile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
BasementFull, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Block
ZoningSR

Property & Lot

Acres0.39
SqFt Lot17,001
Lot FeaturesEasements, Level

Amenities & Appliances

Tankless Water Heater • Range • Oven • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf • Bike Path

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenOfficeMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 1Bathroom 2
Living Room
Lvl First

14 x 14

Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room
Lvl First

12 x 10

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen
Lvl First

16 x 10

Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant

Office
Lvl First

14 x 10

Flooring - Hardwood

Master Bedroom
Lvl First

16 x 15

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 2
Lvl First

15 x 12

Bedroom 3
Lvl First

13 x 10

Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom 2
Lvl First

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Population

27,793

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$134K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

29.3%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 733 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,465 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 17,001 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Stephen Conroy

Listing Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

MLS® Number: 73572008

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