SOLD NOV 10, 2026

Sold on nov 2026

$730,000

•

1,448

sq ft

189 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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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

$504Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Nick Russo • Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Bought with Chuha & Scouten Team • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73584041

Redfin Estimate

$736,840

$6,840 since sold in November 2026$39K since October

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This home's estimate is 16.4% lower than the average sale price ($882K) of 4 comparable homes.

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$850,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
86 Redfield Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD NOV 3, 2026
$771,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,873 sq ft
60 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD NOV 5, 2026
$1,100,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,908 sq ft
38 Fairmount Rd, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$805,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,984 sq ft
72 Eustis Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Market trends in 02180, MA

Last updated October 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.8%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$803K

$12K MoM

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24d

3 days MoM

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Est. $2,726 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 189 Prospect St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73584041

Nov 10, 2026

Sold

$730,000

$504/sq ft

Oct 14, 2026

Pending

—

Oct 6, 2026

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2026

Listed

$729,000

$503/sq ft

MLS PIN #72846954

Sep 27, 2021

Sold

$620,000

$428/sq ft

Jun 18, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 9, 2021

Listed

$599,900

$414/sq ft

+24

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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Basement

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Brick
Interior Features: Home Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,448
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 976
Below Grade Finished Area: 472
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Additional Land Avail.
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,931.79
Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: North St to Prospect St
UnparsedAddress: 189 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,250
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3523878S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

7/10

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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

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Wakefield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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$700,000 – $848,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
178 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6048 Sq. Ft.	$2,217,484
205 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$763,732
209 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2243 Sq. Ft.	$823,446
30 Hopkins St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2004 Sq. Ft.	$921,482
23 Hopkins St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$661,134
3 Layton Ave, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 888 Sq. Ft.	$600,176
1 Lawndale Rd, Stoneham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1413 Sq. Ft.	$823,026

Address	Redfin Estimate
180 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$827,683
201 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$752,274
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24 Hopkins St, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1523 Sq. Ft.	$798,492
16 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1971 Sq. Ft.	$768,403
5 Layton Ave, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1978 Sq. Ft.	$905,298
7 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1239 Sq. Ft.	$708,142
4 Lawndale Rd, Stoneham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1529 Sq. Ft.	$810,827

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