OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2018 for $650K

$1,030,436

•

2,300

sq ft

21 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

The Location you have been waiting your entire life for has come on the market! Colonial on absolutely gorgeous lot only five houses up from the lake with seasonal water views. The expansive yard alone will have you falling in love with this property as you cross the threshold from the enclosed porch; expansive side deck with covered porch over looking manicured grounds including stamped concrete and paver patio's, sheds, fully fenced with a rear garage under for work space. Full bath's on two levels with a walk up attic for possible expansion. The first floor features a family room and loft area that were the original barn on the property which was attached and made into the unique living space. Two of the bedrooms were combined to make a larger master bedroom. Granite kitchen includes center island, stainless steel appliances and pantry. This is a truly unique property in a special location a very short distance from Lake Quannapowitt, downtown Wakefield with easy highway access.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

10,257 sq ftLot Size

$448Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gerald Barrett • Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Bought with James Joly • Boardwalk Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72401337

Redfin Estimate

$1,030,436

$380K since sold in November 2018$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 22.9% higher than the average sale price ($839K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$771,000
A
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$835,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,924 sq ft
4 Hillside Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$865,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,049 sq ft
64 Paon Blvd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$805,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,984 sq ft
72 Eustis Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$780,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,460 sq ft
18 Nahant St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$975,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,943 sq ft
19 Curve St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$407 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 21 Sweetser St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,462 (+6.3%)

$433,800 + $457,300

$891,100

2025

$9,840 (+7.3%)

$426,900 + $440,100

$867,000

2024

$9,174 (+1.7%)

$401,500 + $414,000

$815,500

2023

$9,024 (+4.7%)

$378,700 + $390,600

$769,300

2022

$8,618 (+5.2%)

$344,300 + $355,200

$699,500

2021

$8,192 (+5.9%)

$323,700 + $319,800

$643,500

2020

$7,737 (+7.0%)

$304,800 + $301,100

$605,900

2019

$7,230 (+3.8%)

$289,900 + $273,600

$563,500

2018

$6,962 (+1.9%)

$276,500 + $261,100

$537,600

2017

$6,834 (−0.6%)

$269,700 + $254,800

$524,500

2016

$6,877 (+4.0%)

$267,600 + $242,200

$509,800

2015

$6,613 (−1.2%)

$257,500 + $233,100

$490,600

2014

$6,694 (+21.2%)

$252,500 + $271,300

$523,800

2013

$5,521 (+3.3%)

$229,500 + $219,700

$449,200

2012

$5,345 (+3.8%)

$229,500 + $219,700

$449,200

2011

$5,148 (+3.4%)

$229,500 + $219,700

$449,200

2010

$4,981 (+4.3%)

$256,200 + $201,600

$457,800

2009

$4,775

$256,200 + $201,600

$457,800

Tax history for 21 Sweetser St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,462 (+6.3%)

$433,800 + $457,300

$891,100

2025

$9,840 (+7.3%)

$426,900 + $440,100

$867,000

2024

$9,174 (+1.7%)

$401,500 + $414,000

$815,500

2023

$9,024 (+4.7%)

$378,700 + $390,600

$769,300

2022

$8,618 (+5.2%)

$344,300 + $355,200

$699,500

2021

$8,192 (+5.9%)

$323,700 + $319,800

$643,500

2020

$7,737 (+7.0%)

$304,800 + $301,100

$605,900

2019

$7,230 (+3.8%)

$289,900 + $273,600

$563,500

2018

$6,962 (+1.9%)

$276,500 + $261,100

$537,600

2017

$6,834 (−0.6%)

$269,700 + $254,800

$524,500

2016

$6,877 (+4.0%)

$267,600 + $242,200

$509,800

2015

$6,613 (−1.2%)

$257,500 + $233,100

$490,600

2014

$6,694 (+21.2%)

$252,500 + $271,300

$523,800

2013

$5,521 (+3.3%)

$229,500 + $219,700

$449,200

2012

$5,345 (+3.8%)

$229,500 + $219,700

$449,200

2011

$5,148 (+3.4%)

$229,500 + $219,700

$449,200

2010

$4,981 (+4.3%)

$256,200 + $201,600

$457,800

2009

$4,775

$256,200 + $201,600

$457,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,257

Year renovated

1957

Sq. Ft.

2,300

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1693286S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Mar 17, 2025.

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: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s)

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Gas Stove

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sitting Room, Sun Room, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,044
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,962
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main street on the lake
UnparsedAddress: 21 Sweetser St, Wakefield MA 01880

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,257 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1693286S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 17, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dolbeare Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

66% 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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Wakefield, MA • 01880

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$979,000 – $1.19M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,536
18 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$803,838
7 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3615 Sq. Ft.	$1,214,320
21A Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$911,214
23 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$799,568
29 Sweetser St Apartment 1, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$615,990
29 Sweetser St Apartment 2, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$783,669

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2702 Sq. Ft.	—
12 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3591 Sq. Ft.	$1,219,960
11 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$982,647
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27 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1911 Sq. Ft.	$879,104
29 Sweetser St Apartment 2, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$718,222
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17 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$944,796
31 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1773 Sq. Ft.	$852,913
29 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$890,120
29 Sweetser St Apartment 1, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1142 Sq. Ft.	$607,762
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