
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
* Analysis is based on 19 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wakefield, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First14.9 x 14.5
Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
Lvl First14.5 x 11.1
Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl First20.9 x 11.4
Flooring - Vinyl
Office
Lvl Second13.1 x 11.1
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
Family Room
Lvl First19.6 x 11.9
Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second18.3 x 12.9
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second12.9 x 11.1
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second13.5 x 13.1
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1
Lvl SecondBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2
Lvl BasementBathroom - 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 Agent: Laurie Hunt
Listing Office: North Star RE Agents, LLC
MLS® Number: 73565214
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