Beautiful mix of old and new.This 1795 William Stimpson House has maintained the charm and character of its original stateliness while adding modern day amenities.Amazing 3 bedroom 2 full bath home with many original features including flooring and fireplaces while adding upgraded electrical, gas, kitchen and baths.Sprawling home conveniently located steps from the famous Lake Quannapowitt and close to downtown Wakefield.Step out of your bright,sun filled kitchen to a huge level yard.A true Gem
Single-familyProperty Type
1795Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$444Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lea Karamas Irzyk• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Motivated sellers! Bring offers for this spectacular Antique colonial. Spacious open floor plan blends historic charm w/21st Century amenities, immaculate condition throughout. Master bath w/spa tub and skylights. Sunny custom kitchen w/French doors to huge yard w/prof. landscaping. Unique front & back staircases. Great space on 3rd flr. Fully updated electrics, plumbing, 4-zone heat combined w/wide pine flrs, exposed beams, 6 fireplaces equals thebest of both worlds. Steps to Lake, train.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,919 (+6.7%)
$435,400 + $494,700
$930,100
2025
$10,232 (+5.9%)
$422,000 + $479,500
$901,500
2024
$9,659 (+2.8%)
$401,900 + $456,700
$858,600
2023
$9,400 (+6.6%)
$375,100 + $426,300
$801,400
2022
$8,816 (−4.4%)
$334,900 + $380,700
$715,600
2021
$9,225 (+5.9%)
$313,100 + $411,600
$724,700
2020
$8,710 (+3.2%)
$294,700 + $387,400
$682,100
2019
$8,438 (+3.9%)
$284,200 + $373,500
$657,700
2018
$8,122 (+2.4%)
$271,000 + $356,200
$627,200
2017
$7,935 (+8.5%)
$263,100 + $345,900
$609,000
2016
$7,310 (+2.1%)
$244,000 + $297,900
$541,900
2015
$7,162 (+5.5%)
$239,200 + $292,100
$531,300
2014
$6,790 (+8.9%)
$239,200 + $292,100
$531,300
2013
$6,236 (+3.3%)
$215,300 + $292,100
$507,400
2012
$6,038 (+3.8%)
$215,300 + $292,100
$507,400
2011
$5,815 (+7.2%)
$215,300 + $292,100
$507,400
2010
$5,425 (+4.3%)
$216,900 + $281,700
$498,600
2009
$5,200
$216,900 + $281,700
$498,600
Tax history for 22 Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,919 (+6.7%)
$435,400 + $494,700
$930,100
2025
$10,232 (+5.9%)
$422,000 + $479,500
$901,500
2024
$9,659 (+2.8%)
$401,900 + $456,700
$858,600
2023
$9,400 (+6.6%)
$375,100 + $426,300
$801,400
2022
$8,816 (−4.4%)
$334,900 + $380,700
$715,600
2021
$9,225 (+5.9%)
$313,100 + $411,600
$724,700
2020
$8,710 (+3.2%)
$294,700 + $387,400
$682,100
2019
$8,438 (+3.9%)
$284,200 + $373,500
$657,700
2018
$8,122 (+2.4%)
$271,000 + $356,200
$627,200
2017
$7,935 (+8.5%)
$263,100 + $345,900
$609,000
2016
$7,310 (+2.1%)
$244,000 + $297,900
$541,900
2015
$7,162 (+5.5%)
$239,200 + $292,100
$531,300
2014
$6,790 (+8.9%)
$239,200 + $292,100
$531,300
2013
$6,236 (+3.3%)
$215,300 + $292,100
$507,400
2012
$6,038 (+3.8%)
$215,300 + $292,100
$507,400
2011
$5,815 (+7.2%)
$215,300 + $292,100
$507,400
2010
$5,425 (+4.3%)
$216,900 + $281,700
$498,600
2009
$5,200
$216,900 + $281,700
$498,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
2,319
Year built
1795
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3105665S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Hot Tub / Spa,Attic Access
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Hot Tub / Spa
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: North Ave to Prospect Street
UnparsedAddress: 22 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,319
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1795
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3105665S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Stove Not Included
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Walton Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
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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Wakefield, MA • 01880
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Sun exposure
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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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.23M
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