Nestled amidst the beauty of Wakefield’s West Side, no detail has been spared in transforming this home into a masterpiece of style and function. You’ll captivated by stunning curb appeal with professional landscaping and granite stonework. Step inside to discover a kitchen/dining area straight from a magazine. The new renovation showcases luxury appliances and exquisite tile work. The first floor has the potential for a primary bedroom, with 3 additional bedrooms upstairs. The finished basement includes a fully insulated garage gym and a thoughtfully designed laundry room, complete with pet bath. A spacious bonus room provides the perfect place for a playroom or relaxed hangout space. The backyard is a true oasis, boasting a bi-level stone patio with built-in lighting, a fire pit and fully fenced yard complete with sprinkler system. This alfresco haven invites you to relax or host unforgettable gatherings. Every aspect of this home has been meticulously curated for the modern family.
~Welcome Home~ Classic New England Cape located on a beautiful corner lot in a sought after West Side neighborhood. This 4 bed, 2 full bath home offers a fantastic opportunity to become part of the Wakefield community. Set on a knoll up from the road this home offers hardwood floors, fireplace living room, tile baths, central ac, and lower level living space.The first floor has a spacious kitchen, dining with built in china cabinet, full bath and optional 4th bedroom. Full shed dormered 2nd floor lends itself to 3 bedrooms and full bath. Recent update's include heating system 2016, interior & exterior paint 2018, resanded hw, new carpet in bedrooms and family room, Enjoy your morning coffee in the quaint sun porch or outside on the recently built stone patio. You'll love the close proximity to town, train, highway and all the festivities at popular Lake Quannapowitt. Don't miss this wonderful home, stop by our Open House Sunday 7/29 from 12-1:30 or schedule your private showing.
MLS PIN #70152240
May 26, 2005
Sold
$435,000
$225/sq ft
Mar 24, 2005
Listing Removed
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Feb 28, 2005
Listed
$439,900
$228/sq ft
Immaculate cozy Cape must go in to appreciate. Large lot, den could be 4th BR, built-in living room bookcases, fireplace, 1C gar under, 5C driveway. Approx 11 yr old roof, attic storage, full unfinished basement, built-in China cabinets, 2 full baths, 3 seasonal porch.
Public Records
Mar 26, 1992
Sold
$185,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,668 (+6.7%)
$412,600 + $496,100
$908,700
2025
$9,996 (+28.0%)
$399,900 + $480,800
$880,700
2024
$7,808 (+2.8%)
$380,800 + $313,200
$694,000
2023
$7,598 (+6.6%)
$355,400 + $292,300
$647,700
2022
$7,126 (+5.3%)
$317,400 + $261,000
$578,400
2021
$6,765 (+5.9%)
$296,700 + $234,700
$531,400
2020
$6,388 (+3.7%)
$279,300 + $220,900
$500,200
2019
$6,160 (+3.9%)
$269,300 + $210,800
$480,100
2018
$5,930 (+2.4%)
$256,800 + $201,100
$457,900
2017
$5,792 (+7.0%)
$249,300 + $195,200
$444,500
2016
$5,411 (+2.1%)
$231,200 + $169,900
$401,100
2015
$5,302 (+5.5%)
$226,700 + $166,600
$393,300
2014
$5,026 (+10.3%)
$226,700 + $166,600
$393,300
2013
$4,555 (+3.3%)
$204,000 + $166,600
$370,600
2012
$4,410 (+3.8%)
$204,000 + $166,600
$370,600
2011
$4,247 (+8.3%)
$204,000 + $166,600
$370,600
2010
$3,921 (+4.3%)
$205,500 + $154,900
$360,400
2009
$3,759
$205,500 + $154,900
$360,400
Tax history for 140 Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,668 (+6.7%)
$412,600 + $496,100
$908,700
2025
$9,996 (+28.0%)
$399,900 + $480,800
$880,700
2024
$7,808 (+2.8%)
$380,800 + $313,200
$694,000
2023
$7,598 (+6.6%)
$355,400 + $292,300
$647,700
2022
$7,126 (+5.3%)
$317,400 + $261,000
$578,400
2021
$6,765 (+5.9%)
$296,700 + $234,700
$531,400
2020
$6,388 (+3.7%)
$279,300 + $220,900
$500,200
2019
$6,160 (+3.9%)
$269,300 + $210,800
$480,100
2018
$5,930 (+2.4%)
$256,800 + $201,100
$457,900
2017
$5,792 (+7.0%)
$249,300 + $195,200
$444,500
2016
$5,411 (+2.1%)
$231,200 + $169,900
$401,100
2015
$5,302 (+5.5%)
$226,700 + $166,600
$393,300
2014
$5,026 (+10.3%)
$226,700 + $166,600
$393,300
2013
$4,555 (+3.3%)
$204,000 + $166,600
$370,600
2012
$4,410 (+3.8%)
$204,000 + $166,600
$370,600
2011
$4,247 (+8.3%)
$204,000 + $166,600
$370,600
2010
$3,921 (+4.3%)
$205,500 + $154,900
$360,400
2009
$3,759
$205,500 + $154,900
$360,400
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,933
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3069636S
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street
UnparsedAddress: 140 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,933
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3069636S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Walton Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.24M
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