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8 Herbert St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 30

$649,900

8 Herbert St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,207

Style

Single Family

Built

1890

Pristine colonial on a quiet, low traffic street. Open concept floor plan for entertaining. Nicely updated kitchen with quartz countertops, breakfast bar and a brand new stove, opens to the spacious living room. Large master bedroom with double doors to deck that overlooks the level, fenced in yard. New flooring in all three bedrooms. Enclosed front room makes an excellent office or mud room. Close proximity to shopping, public transportation, parks, schools and restaurants.

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$538/sqft

Local Avg (Wakefield)$439/sqft

23% AboveMarket Average

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

Financials

Original Price$649,900

Annual Taxes$6,572

Parking

Garage0

Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

FlooringWood, Carpet, Laminate

BasementPartial, Crawl Space

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas

CoolingOther

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

RoofShingle

FoundationConcrete Perimeter

ZoningGR

Property & Lot

Acres0.14

SqFt Lot5,959

Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • House of Worship

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second

Bedroom 2Bedroom 3

First

Living RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBathroom 1

Living Room

Lvl First

16 x 14

Kitchen

Lvl First

15 x 14

Master Bedroom

Lvl First

16 x 14

Bedroom 2

Lvl Second

15 x 14

Bedroom 3

Lvl Second

15 x 10

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

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: 604 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,207 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,959 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.

Full Wakefield, MA market report ZIP 01880 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Heidi Rossicone

Listing Office: Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

MLS® Number: 73572041