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21 Preston St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 41

21 Preston St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 41

$739,000

21 Preston St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

SqFt

2,017

Style

Single Family

Built

1945

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.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$366/sqft
Local Avg (Wakefield)$447/sqft
18% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 19 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wakefield, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$739,000
Annual Taxes$8,174

Parking

Garage2
Off-Street12

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
Fireplaces2
FlooringWood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
BasementFull, Sump Pump

Climate & Utilities

HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationBlock
ZoningSR

Property & Lot

Acres0.48
SqFt Lot20,944
Lot FeaturesLevel

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
OfficeMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 1
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily Room
Basement
Bathroom 2
Living Room
Lvl First

14.9 x 14.5

Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room
Lvl First

14.5 x 11.1

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen
Lvl First

20.9 x 11.4

Flooring - Vinyl

Office
Lvl Second

13.1 x 11.1

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck

Family Room
Lvl First

19.6 x 11.9

Flooring - Hardwood

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second

18.3 x 12.9

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second

12.9 x 11.1

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

13.5 x 13.1

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom 1
Lvl Second

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom 2
Lvl Basement

Bathroom - 1/4

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: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,017 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 20,944 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: Laurie Hunt

Listing Office: North Star RE Agents, LLC

MLS® Number: 73565214

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