OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2025 for $710K

$816,507

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,341/mo

•

1,608

sq ft

1252 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Charming Cape-style home in desirable Wakefield! This quaint 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom gem features gleaming hardwood floors and elegant crown molding throughout. A stunning sun-filled family room with vaulted ceilings invites natural light, while a breezeway with slate flooring connects the main house to a one-car garage. The spacious living room boasts a cozy fireplace, and the dining room offers charming built-ins. Bedroom on first floor would also be perfect for a home office or library. The private backyard with deck and patio offers ideal outdoor living. With its perfect blend of character and modern amenities, this home is not to be missed! ***OFFER DEADLINE MONDAY 1/27 4PM. Seller will review all offers on Monday evening with a decision by Tuesday morning. Please date offer expirations accordingly. Thank you.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,889 sq ftLot Size

$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kevin Cormier • EXIT New Options Real Estate

Bought with Andy Mass • Mass Realty Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #73328729

Redfin Estimate

$816,507

$106K since sold in February 2025$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($865K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$988,000
A
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$650,000
B
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639 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$888,000
C
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$962,000
D
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$750,000
E
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33 Ledge St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$950,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,529 sq ft
81 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.1%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 1252 Main St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,117 (+8.6%)

$342,600 + $348,800

$691,400

2025

$7,471 (+1.9%)

$326,200 + $332,000

$658,200

2024

$7,333 (+5.6%)

$323,000 + $328,800

$651,800

2023

$6,944 (+3.8%)

$293,400 + $298,600

$592,000

2022

$6,692 (+7.3%)

$269,200 + $274,000

$543,200

2021

$6,236 (+4.3%)

$243,000 + $246,900

$489,900

2020

$5,979 (+5.5%)

$232,200 + $236,000

$468,200

2019

$5,668 (+5.3%)

$219,100 + $222,700

$441,800

2018

$5,382 (+2.8%)

$206,100 + $209,500

$415,600

2017

$5,233 (+1.8%)

$199,200 + $202,400

$401,600

2016

$5,141 (+4.9%)

$195,800 + $185,300

$381,100

2015

$4,899 (+7.6%)

$186,700 + $176,700

$363,400

2014

$4,552 (+5.6%)

$183,000 + $173,200

$356,200

2013

$4,311 (+3.3%)

$177,600 + $173,200

$350,800

2012

$4,175 (+3.9%)

$177,600 + $173,200

$350,800

2011

$4,020 (+11.7%)

$177,600 + $173,200

$350,800

2010

$3,598 (+2.7%)

$177,500 + $153,200

$330,700

2009

$3,502

$180,200 + $155,600

$335,800

Tax history for 1252 Main St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,117 (+8.6%)

$342,600 + $348,800

$691,400

2025

$7,471 (+1.9%)

$326,200 + $332,000

$658,200

2024

$7,333 (+5.6%)

$323,000 + $328,800

$651,800

2023

$6,944 (+3.8%)

$293,400 + $298,600

$592,000

2022

$6,692 (+7.3%)

$269,200 + $274,000

$543,200

2021

$6,236 (+4.3%)

$243,000 + $246,900

$489,900

2020

$5,979 (+5.5%)

$232,200 + $236,000

$468,200

2019

$5,668 (+5.3%)

$219,100 + $222,700

$441,800

2018

$5,382 (+2.8%)

$206,100 + $209,500

$415,600

2017

$5,233 (+1.8%)

$199,200 + $202,400

$401,600

2016

$5,141 (+4.9%)

$195,800 + $185,300

$381,100

2015

$4,899 (+7.6%)

$186,700 + $176,700

$363,400

2014

$4,552 (+5.6%)

$183,000 + $173,200

$356,200

2013

$4,311 (+3.3%)

$177,600 + $173,200

$350,800

2012

$4,175 (+3.9%)

$177,600 + $173,200

$350,800

2011

$4,020 (+11.7%)

$177,600 + $173,200

$350,800

2010

$3,598 (+2.7%)

$177,500 + $153,200

$330,700

2009

$3,502

$180,200 + $155,600

$335,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1960

Sq. Ft.

1,608

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2247290S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 245.18
Length: 11.58
Width: 21.17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 163.48
Length: 11.08
Width: 14.75
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window Seat

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42.58
Length: 7
Width: 6.08
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 23.35
Length: 3.42
Width: 6.83
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 269.31
Length: 11.67
Width: 23.08
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 298.06
Length: 15.42
Width: 19.33
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 145.01
Length: 11.08
Width: 13.08
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 107.14
Length: 11.08
Width: 9.67
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 97.27
Length: 7.25
Width: 13.42
Level: First
Features: Wainscoting

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Wainscoting, Breezeway, Office, Vestibule

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,608
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,333
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 1252 Main St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2247290S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Greenwood Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% 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.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$776,000 – $939,000

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Home values near 1252 Main St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1259 Main St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1198 Sq. Ft.	$684,092
1244 Main St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$801,020

Address	Redfin Estimate
1221 Main St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$792,459
1260 Main St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$660,923

Address	Redfin Estimate
1230 Main St, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$727,768
1268 Main St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2729 Sq. Ft.	$787,603

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