If a picture is worth a thousand words, this home speaks for itself. This beautifully maintained Cape blends timeless charm with exceptional care and pride of ownership. Conveniently located on the sought-after west side, just moments from the lake and commuter rail. The kitchen and dining area feature charming built-ins, while hardwood flooring extends throughout much of the home. A warm and welcoming living room showcases a fireplace and tasteful design details. The first-floor office also offers a perfect space to work from home. The thoughtfully finished lower level is bright and spacious, offering a third bedroom, a stunning family room with a second fireplace, custom millwork, abundant storage, and character throughout. An attached one-car garage adds even more convenience. There is excellent potential for future expansion with a walk-up attic. Outside, enjoy a private patio ideal for entertaining, summer cookouts, and gatherings, all set on an oversized double lot with room for future possibilities. Convenient to public transportation and all major commuting routes, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of character, space, and location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$503Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nick Russo• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
West Side, located between Lake Quannapowitt and the Saugus River corridor, is a residential and commuter-friendly Wakefield neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a strong lakeside running culture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Quannapowitt loop at the Main Street/Common Street edge, where coffee counters, casual bites, and storefront errands blend with constant foot traffic. Pillars include the Beebe Memorial Library, the Wakefield Farmers Market on the Common, and the Majestic Theater for local performances. Housing leans toward early-20th-century Colonials and Capes with tidy yards and deep porches. Side streets funnel toward the lake paths and the Common’s green. The pace feels grounded, with daily routines shaped by the water and the town center.
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Market insights
189 Prospect St · $729,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$729,000
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (16% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Home office
Walk-up attic
Insulated doors
Screens on windows
9 total rooms
Full basement that is partially finished with a bulkhead
2 fireplaces
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor
Bedroom #2 on the first floor
Bedroom #3 in the basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (located on the first floor)
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Freezer
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry located in the basement
Flooring
Tile
Hardwood
Engineered hardwood
Brick
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Hot water heating
Electric heating
Window unit(s) for cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Rain gutters
Screens
Corner lot
Additional land available
Public road frontage
Home design
Single Family Residence
Tan exterior color
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
1 covered parking space
3 open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
Total of 4 parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Built in public records (year built: actual)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service
Electric connections for range, oven, and dryer
Washer hookup
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, park, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, highway access, and public school
Financial info
Listing status: Active Under Contract
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
If pictures are worth a thousand words, we need not go any further! This is one of those properties "you say wow"! Meticulously maintained Cape in great location / West side close to Lake & train. Kitchen and dining room with built-in features, hardwood floors throughout much of the house. Cozy fireplace in living room with designer touches, 1st floor sun room for relaxation or office space. Bedrooms with hardwood floors. Expansion possibility to a second floor currently a walk up attic. The well finished lower level is spacious & bright with 3rd bedroom, and beautifully renovated familyroom with a second fireplace & lots of custom mill work, copious amounts of storage and charm. Attached 1 car garage. Outdoor patio for all those summer gatherings and barbecue. plus a large double lot for future expansion. Located across the street from Bear Hill Golf Course. Convenient to public transportation and all major routes.
MLS PIN #71768294
Jan 30, 2015
Sold
$415,000
$287/sq ft
Nov 20, 2014
Contingent
—
Nov 13, 2014
Listed
$379,900
$262/sq ft
+25
Pristine, one-level living in excellent West Side locale, close to LAKE & TRAIN! This versatile house is perfect for both the down-sizer or the growing household. Loaded with charm, it offers a stylish galley-Kitchen with ample cabinet & counter space, a cozy heated Sunroom, an oversized Living Room with working fireplace & custom built-ins, an open Dining Room with 2 corner-cabinets, a renovated full bath, and 2 nice sized Bedrooms. The well finished lower-level is spacious & bright, with a Guest Room, and a beautifully renovated Family Room with a 2nd Fireplace & lots of custom mill work, offering great character & storage. Sited amongst higher-priced homes, there's incredible EXPANSION potential in the Walk-up attic, plus the LARGE, double-lot is perfect for an addition, or to just enjoy as is. All this plus a 1- car garage, quality roof & thermal windows, NEW front door , NEW exterior paint & Roth oil tank. Across the street from Bear Hill CC & great highway access - great house!
MLS PIN #30191594
Jan 9, 1998
Sold
$182,500
$126/sq ft
Oct 29, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 1997
Listed
$184,900
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,481 (+6.7%)
$407,100 + $315,300
$722,400
2025
$7,947 (+5.9%)
$394,600 + $305,600
$700,200
2024
$7,503 (+2.8%)
$375,800 + $291,100
$666,900
2023
$7,301 (+6.6%)
$350,700 + $271,700
$622,400
2022
$6,849 (+6.1%)
$313,200 + $242,700
$555,900
2021
$6,457 (+5.9%)
$292,800 + $214,400
$507,200
2020
$6,096 (+3.2%)
$275,600 + $201,800
$477,400
2019
$5,906 (+3.9%)
$265,700 + $194,600
$460,300
2018
$5,684 (+2.4%)
$253,400 + $185,500
$438,900
2017
$5,553 (+13.9%)
$246,100 + $180,100
$426,200
2016
$4,874 (+2.1%)
$228,200 + $133,100
$361,300
2015
$4,775 (+5.5%)
$223,700 + $130,500
$354,200
2014
$4,527 (+11.0%)
$223,700 + $130,500
$354,200
2013
$4,079 (+3.3%)
$201,300 + $130,600
$331,900
2012
$3,950 (+3.8%)
$201,300 + $130,600
$331,900
2011
$3,804 (+7.8%)
$201,300 + $130,600
$331,900
2010
$3,528 (+4.3%)
$202,800 + $121,500
$324,300
2009
$3,382
$202,800 + $121,500
$324,300
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,250
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,250
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3523878S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Wakefield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 189 Prospect St
$765,283
$36K over list price of $729K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $770K to $1.0M.