Welcome to your dream home! This stunning property features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths, including a main floor bedroom and a magazine-worthy bath. The large living area boasts a cozy fireplace and two built-in bookcases, seamlessly flowing into a charming dining area with additional custom built-ins. The kitchen, equipped with a breakfast bar, overlooks a beautifully fenced backyard—perfect for outdoor gatherings. The first floor also includes a delightful sunroom with sliders that invite natural light. The lower level offers a finished family room ideal for relaxation and entertainment, along with a full bath/laundry room and a separate utility/storage area. Additional amenities include a one-car garage and shed for extra storage. Located just minutes from the commuter rail, an array of restaurants, shops, and the scenic Lake Quannapowitt, with easy access to highways, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christine Rocha• Residential Realty Group
Bought with Melissa Perrone• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
Come fall in love with this spacious cape style home that will steal your heart the moment your enter. From the abundant natural light, to the great flow, and the classic style, it shows like pages from a magazine! Cooking dinner is a joy in the large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built in desk area, and breakfast bar. Wait until you see your fabulous master suite featuring skylights, 3 closets, an attached bath and a dressing room! The gorgeous living room offers the perfect gathering place in front of the fireplace. Glass sliders from the coveted mudroom lead to an oversized deck and an awesome fenced in back yard that is ready for your summer bbq's.The family room is an ideal space for hosting "Sunday Funday" for all your friends and family.Bonuses include : one car garage, shed, central vac and central A/C ! Easy access to schools, highways, and shopping including the the new Lynnfield Market Street. Stroll to the commuter rail stop for a 21 minute ride to North Station!
MLS PIN #30690408
Mar 28, 2003
Sold
$330,000
$116/sq ft
Feb 28, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 17, 2003
Listed
$344,900
$122/sq ft
ATTRACTIVE CUSTOM BUILT CAPE W/SPACIOUS & SUNNY ROOMS. NICE ENTRY FOYER W/ARCH DOORWAY TO LIVINGRM W/ FP & BUILT IN BOOK CASES. DR W/BUILT IN HUTCH. ENCLOSED BREEZEWAY. OAK STAIRS LEAD TO ATTIC W/DORMER & WINDOWS WAITING TO BE FINISHED
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,496 (+7.5%)
$451,000 + $443,000
$894,000
2025
$9,768 (+8.4%)
$434,200 + $426,400
$860,600
2024
$9,007 (+2.8%)
$403,900 + $396,700
$800,600
2023
$8,765 (+6.6%)
$377,000 + $370,200
$747,200
2022
$8,220 (−0.9%)
$336,600 + $330,600
$667,200
2021
$8,297 (+6.3%)
$307,900 + $343,900
$651,800
2020
$7,804 (+6.7%)
$288,700 + $322,400
$611,100
2019
$7,317 (+3.7%)
$269,400 + $300,900
$570,300
2018
$7,056 (+6.3%)
$257,400 + $287,500
$544,900
2017
$6,636 (+0.3%)
$240,600 + $268,700
$509,300
2016
$6,614 (+13.4%)
$237,600 + $252,700
$490,300
2015
$5,835 (+8.1%)
$222,000 + $210,900
$432,900
2014
$5,398 (+4.0%)
$216,600 + $205,800
$422,400
2013
$5,191 (+3.3%)
$216,600 + $205,800
$422,400
2012
$5,027 (+12.4%)
$216,600 + $205,800
$422,400
2011
$4,474 (+9.3%)
$216,600 + $173,800
$390,400
2010
$4,093 (+2.2%)
$221,600 + $154,600
$376,200
2009
$4,003
$226,100 + $157,700
$383,800
Tax history for 16 Meriam St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,496 (+7.5%)
$451,000 + $443,000
$894,000
2025
$9,768 (+8.4%)
$434,200 + $426,400
$860,600
2024
$9,007 (+2.8%)
$403,900 + $396,700
$800,600
2023
$8,765 (+6.6%)
$377,000 + $370,200
$747,200
2022
$8,220 (−0.9%)
$336,600 + $330,600
$667,200
2021
$8,297 (+6.3%)
$307,900 + $343,900
$651,800
2020
$7,804 (+6.7%)
$288,700 + $322,400
$611,100
2019
$7,317 (+3.7%)
$269,400 + $300,900
$570,300
2018
$7,056 (+6.3%)
$257,400 + $287,500
$544,900
2017
$6,636 (+0.3%)
$240,600 + $268,700
$509,300
2016
$6,614 (+13.4%)
$237,600 + $252,700
$490,300
2015
$5,835 (+8.1%)
$222,000 + $210,900
$432,900
2014
$5,398 (+4.0%)
$216,600 + $205,800
$422,400
2013
$5,191 (+3.3%)
$216,600 + $205,800
$422,400
2012
$5,027 (+12.4%)
$216,600 + $205,800
$422,400
2011
$4,474 (+9.3%)
$216,600 + $173,800
$390,400
2010
$4,093 (+2.2%)
$221,600 + $154,600
$376,200
2009
$4,003
$226,100 + $157,700
$383,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
2,836
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1676811S
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Meriam Street.
UnparsedAddress: 16 Meriam Street, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,836
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1676811S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
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.
9.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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