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20 Herbert St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 35

$649,900

20 Herbert St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,437

Style

Single Family

Built

1880

Welcome to 20 Herbert St! Tucked away on a dead-end street, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is the perfect blend of comfort and character. Inside you will find beautiful living and dining spaces filled with natural light, offering the perfect setting for everyday living and entertaining alike. The oversized updated kitchen with 2 sinks brings both style and function, making meal prep and hosting a breeze, while spacious rooms throughout the home provide plenty of room to relax, work, or simply spread out. Outside, the large, fenced yard offers privacy and versatility, whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or gathering around the patio's fire pit on a crisp fall evening. This is a home designed for making memories in every season. With its location just far enough from the hustle and bustle yet close to everything Wakefield has to offer, this property is a rare find. Don't miss your chance to make this house your home!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$452/sqft

Local Avg (Wakefield)$438/sqft

3% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 22 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wakefield, MA.

Financials

Original Price$649,900

Annual Taxes$6,542

Parking

Garage0

Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

Flooring--

BasementFull, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Oil

CoolingWindow Unit(s), None

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

Roof--

FoundationStone

ZoningGR

Property & Lot

Acres0.21

SqFt Lot9,239

Lot Features--

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second

Bedroom 2Bedroom 3

First

Living RoomDining RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBathroom 1

Living Room

Lvl First

10.11 x 14.11

Dining Room

Lvl First

14 x 11.6

Kitchen

Lvl First

13.9 x 17.1

Master Bedroom

Lvl First

10.4 x 19.3

Bedroom 2

Lvl Second

9.11 x 15.2

Bedroom 3

Lvl Second

10.11 x 15.2

Closet

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

7.3 x 6

Property History

Listed

$649,900

Sep 10, 2026

MLS® 73575706

Sold

$268,950

Apr 16, 2011

MLS® 71206729

Listed

$279,900

Mar 28, 2011

MLS® 71206729

Terminated

$274,900

Dec 26, 2010

MLS® 71133912

Listed

$274,900

Sep 8, 2010

MLS® 71133912

Terminated

$286,900

Jul 12, 2010

MLS® 71003204

Listed

$286,900

Nov 18, 2009

MLS® 71003204

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: 719 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,437 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 9,239 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: Shannon Mcinnis

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

MLS® Number: 73575706