Lots to love about this renovated Greenwood Bungalow, offering surprising space, stylish updates & a terrific location! Every room is spacious, with an abundance of natural light. The formal Living Room w/warm wood floors & picture window is mirrored by an equally spacious Dining Room w/the same window, floors & a decorative FP. Granite & SS Kitchen has stylish tile floor & backsplash. New Primary Suite boasts 2 closets & a Brand New Full Bath w/subway tile & a double-sink vanity. 2 more large Bedrooms & newly gutted Full Bath w/tiled shower beautifully complete the 1st floor. Upstairs has the 4th Bedroom plus an Office, both w/wood floors & closets. The LL features a spacious Family Room w/new baseboard heat, Laundry Room & extra storage. Add'l amenities include thermal windows throughout, Gas cooking, pretty side deck & a level lot with nice privacy plantings. Best of all is the location! Close to the Train, Whole Foods, Parks, & both Wakefield's & Melrose's quaint Downtowns!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,151 sq ftLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Angie's Home Team• North Star RE Agents, LLC
Bought with The Kennedy Team• Classified Realty Group
Welcome Home to 17 Meriam Street Wakefield! This home has character along with smart and stylish updates and fantastic color choices in this surprisingly spacious Bungalow! Super cute curb appeal then you enter the home to also find great size rooms for entertaining! The living area is flooded with natural light and the flexible layout allows for bedrooms tucked away nicely from living spaces both on the first and second floors and the master is well situated in the center of it all. Well located just 1/2 mile from commuter rail and less than 300 feet to the 136/137 bus to Oak Grove and Malden Station. Just 1/2 mile away is a playground & a dog park! Almost equidistance, just about a mile to Downtown Wakefield in one direction & shops and restaurants in Greenwood in the other direction. Move right in just in time to enjoy all Wakefield has to offer during the summer - Boating on Lake Quannapowitt, a huge Fourth of July Celebration including a large parade and the Festival Italia!
MLS PIN #71855251
Aug 25, 2015
Sold
$455,000
$190/sq ft
Jun 20, 2015
Pending
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Jun 11, 2015
Listed
$459,999
$192/sq ft
+22
Charming 4 Bedroom Bungalow with Large First Floor Master Bedroom. Commuters dream, Bath and 3/4, Lots of updates. Grand living Room and Dining Room, Private backyard with Deck. Finished basement with bar.. First floor Office or Den.
Public Records
Jul 24, 1984
Sold
$87,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,337 (+6.6%)
$384,400 + $410,900
$795,300
2025
$8,762 (+14.8%)
$370,000 + $402,000
$772,000
2024
$7,634 (+2.7%)
$344,200 + $334,400
$678,600
2023
$7,430 (+6.6%)
$321,300 + $312,100
$633,400
2022
$6,968 (+7.0%)
$286,900 + $278,700
$565,600
2021
$6,514 (+12.8%)
$262,300 + $249,400
$511,700
2020
$5,776 (+6.6%)
$245,900 + $206,400
$452,300
2019
$5,417 (+3.7%)
$229,500 + $192,700
$422,200
2018
$5,223 (+6.4%)
$219,200 + $184,100
$403,300
2017
$4,911 (+2.9%)
$204,900 + $172,000
$376,900
2016
$4,774 (+7.1%)
$202,300 + $151,600
$353,900
2015
$4,456 (+8.1%)
$189,000 + $141,600
$330,600
2014
$4,123 (+4.0%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2013
$3,965 (+3.3%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2012
$3,839 (+3.8%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2011
$3,697 (+7.5%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2010
$3,439 (+2.2%)
$188,800 + $127,300
$316,100
2009
$3,364
$192,600 + $129,900
$322,500
Tax history for 17 Meriam St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,337 (+6.6%)
$384,400 + $410,900
$795,300
2025
$8,762 (+14.8%)
$370,000 + $402,000
$772,000
2024
$7,634 (+2.7%)
$344,200 + $334,400
$678,600
2023
$7,430 (+6.6%)
$321,300 + $312,100
$633,400
2022
$6,968 (+7.0%)
$286,900 + $278,700
$565,600
2021
$6,514 (+12.8%)
$262,300 + $249,400
$511,700
2020
$5,776 (+6.6%)
$245,900 + $206,400
$452,300
2019
$5,417 (+3.7%)
$229,500 + $192,700
$422,200
2018
$5,223 (+6.4%)
$219,200 + $184,100
$403,300
2017
$4,911 (+2.9%)
$204,900 + $172,000
$376,900
2016
$4,774 (+7.1%)
$202,300 + $151,600
$353,900
2015
$4,456 (+8.1%)
$189,000 + $141,600
$330,600
2014
$4,123 (+4.0%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2013
$3,965 (+3.3%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2012
$3,839 (+3.8%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2011
$3,697 (+7.5%)
$184,400 + $138,200
$322,600
2010
$3,439 (+2.2%)
$188,800 + $127,300
$316,100
2009
$3,364
$192,600 + $129,900
$322,500
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,393
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1098316S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Dining Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,392
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,634
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main St to Meriam St or Forest St to Meriam St
UnparsedAddress: 17 Meriam St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,393
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1098316S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$931,000 – $1.13M
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