The quintessential New England Colonial located on the west side of Wakefield. Circa 1785 w/ addition in 1935. From the 42 foot wraparound farmer's porch on the front, to the four fireplaces( all working!), and wonderful built ins, hand hewn ceiling beams and maple hardwood floors inside, you will feel the comfort, character and coziness of days gone by. First floor parlor and formal livingroom, both with fireplaces. Huge country kitchen with gas cooking and it's own arched fireplace. Combined with some great updates, including newer roof, newer 200 Amp electrical system. a nice large 2nd floor laundry room (w/ hardwood floors!), updated pedestal sink bathroom( with it's own heated towel rack! ),some newer Harvey period repro wooden windows on second floor, an entire exterior paint job and more. Gas heat. Sits on a gorgeous lot set back from street. Nice backyard. Very convenient to train to Boston and major highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1785Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Conroy• Boardwalk Real Estate
Bought with Mary Sexton• Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
This is the home that everyone has driven by and has always wished that they had the opportunity of seeing it inside. Allow yourself plenty of time to view this historical home with all its amenities, and you will appreciate the charm and character that it has to offer. From the fireplaced dining area, where you can view spectacular sunsets, to the spacious front porch and great yard, where many family events have been held, you can now take the opportunity to live in this very special home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,680 (+5.9%)
$425,200 + $427,700
$852,900
2024
$9,138 (+2.8%)
$404,900 + $407,400
$812,300
2023
$8,893 (+6.6%)
$377,900 + $380,200
$758,100
2022
$8,341 (+5.3%)
$337,400 + $339,600
$677,000
2021
$7,924 (+5.9%)
$315,900 + $306,600
$622,500
2020
$7,482 (+3.2%)
$297,300 + $288,600
$585,900
2019
$7,249 (+3.9%)
$286,700 + $278,300
$565,000
2018
$6,980 (+2.4%)
$273,400 + $265,600
$539,000
2017
$6,817 (+1.7%)
$265,400 + $257,800
$523,200
2016
$6,702 (+2.1%)
$246,300 + $250,500
$496,800
2015
$6,565 (+5.5%)
$241,400 + $245,600
$487,000
2014
$6,224 (+9.4%)
$241,400 + $245,600
$487,000
2013
$5,690 (+3.3%)
$217,400 + $245,600
$463,000
2012
$5,510 (+3.8%)
$217,400 + $245,600
$463,000
2011
$5,306 (+15.5%)
$217,400 + $245,600
$463,000
2010
$4,595 (+4.3%)
$218,900 + $203,400
$422,300
2009
$4,405
$218,900 + $203,400
$422,300
Tax history for 106 Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,680 (+5.9%)
$425,200 + $427,700
$852,900
2024
$9,138 (+2.8%)
$404,900 + $407,400
$812,300
2023
$8,893 (+6.6%)
$377,900 + $380,200
$758,100
2022
$8,341 (+5.3%)
$337,400 + $339,600
$677,000
2021
$7,924 (+5.9%)
$315,900 + $306,600
$622,500
2020
$7,482 (+3.2%)
$297,300 + $288,600
$585,900
2019
$7,249 (+3.9%)
$286,700 + $278,300
$565,000
2018
$6,980 (+2.4%)
$273,400 + $265,600
$539,000
2017
$6,817 (+1.7%)
$265,400 + $257,800
$523,200
2016
$6,702 (+2.1%)
$246,300 + $250,500
$496,800
2015
$6,565 (+5.5%)
$241,400 + $245,600
$487,000
2014
$6,224 (+9.4%)
$241,400 + $245,600
$487,000
2013
$5,690 (+3.3%)
$217,400 + $245,600
$463,000
2012
$5,510 (+3.8%)
$217,400 + $245,600
$463,000
2011
$5,306 (+15.5%)
$217,400 + $245,600
$463,000
2010
$4,595 (+4.3%)
$218,900 + $203,400
$422,300
2009
$4,405
$218,900 + $203,400
$422,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.