Welcome to Wakefield!! Classic New England Colonial in convenient location. Loaded with charm, this family home boasts hard wood flooring, gleaming wood work, high ceilings and lot's of natural light. First floor features spacious living room, formal dining room with built-in hutch, eat in kitchen with newer counter tops, mud area and fresh newer half bath. Second floor has three bedrooms, full bath, and pull down attic for extra storage. Enjoy the Summer months in the large private back yard, with patio and plenty of room for gardening or spend leisure time on the newer front porch! You won't be disappointed in this lovely home with easy access to downtown, dining, shopping, library and more! Located just minutes to the commuter rail and major routes. This sparkling gem won't last. *Smaller bedroom has electric heat
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Cathy Paolillo• Century 21 Commonwealth
Bought with Robert Smith• Grant B. Cole, REALTORS®, Inc
CHARMING COLNIAL IN DOWNTOWN LOCATION. UPDATED KITCHEN. HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, AND ELECTRIC. LOTS OF NATURAL WOODWORK BUILT IN HUTCH BLEND BOTH OLD CHARM AND NEW AMENITIES. GREAT REAR YARD W/ PLAYHOUSE. 2002 TAXES ARE ESTIMATES.
Public Records
Aug 10, 1992
Sold
$148,000
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,962 (+9.7%)
$373,200 + $305,000
$678,200
2025
$7,261 (+1.5%)
$352,000 + $287,700
$639,700
2024
$7,154 (+5.2%)
$349,900 + $286,000
$635,900
2023
$6,803 (+4.5%)
$319,100 + $260,900
$580,000
2022
$6,509 (+1.5%)
$290,600 + $237,700
$528,300
2021
$6,412 (+6.6%)
$270,900 + $232,800
$503,700
2020
$6,013 (+4.7%)
$253,300 + $217,600
$470,900
2019
$5,744 (+16.8%)
$240,800 + $206,900
$447,700
2018
$4,918 (+6.3%)
$222,100 + $157,700
$379,800
2017
$4,626 (+0.2%)
$207,600 + $147,400
$355,000
2016
$4,619 (+7.1%)
$196,400 + $146,000
$342,400
2015
$4,314 (+9.7%)
$183,500 + $136,500
$320,000
2014
$3,934 (+4.0%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2013
$3,783 (+3.3%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2012
$3,663 (+3.9%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2011
$3,527 (+4.2%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2010
$3,385 (+4.3%)
$186,200 + $124,900
$311,100
2009
$3,245
$186,200 + $124,900
$311,100
Tax history for 12 Bennett
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,962 (+9.7%)
$373,200 + $305,000
$678,200
2025
$7,261 (+1.5%)
$352,000 + $287,700
$639,700
2024
$7,154 (+5.2%)
$349,900 + $286,000
$635,900
2023
$6,803 (+4.5%)
$319,100 + $260,900
$580,000
2022
$6,509 (+1.5%)
$290,600 + $237,700
$528,300
2021
$6,412 (+6.6%)
$270,900 + $232,800
$503,700
2020
$6,013 (+4.7%)
$253,300 + $217,600
$470,900
2019
$5,744 (+16.8%)
$240,800 + $206,900
$447,700
2018
$4,918 (+6.3%)
$222,100 + $157,700
$379,800
2017
$4,626 (+0.2%)
$207,600 + $147,400
$355,000
2016
$4,619 (+7.1%)
$196,400 + $146,000
$342,400
2015
$4,314 (+9.7%)
$183,500 + $136,500
$320,000
2014
$3,934 (+4.0%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2013
$3,783 (+3.3%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2012
$3,663 (+3.9%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2011
$3,527 (+4.2%)
$176,500 + $131,300
$307,800
2010
$3,385 (+4.3%)
$186,200 + $124,900
$311,100
2009
$3,245
$186,200 + $124,900
$311,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,141
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2501280S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,140
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,625.65
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main to Bennett
UnparsedAddress: 12 Bennett, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,141
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2501280S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wakefield, MA • 01880
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$709,000 – $858,000
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