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Off market mar 2018 for $485K

$788,090

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,822/mo

•

1,530

sq ft

26 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Outstanding ranch situated on a pretty cul-de-sac on the West side of Wakefield! Sunny, front living room with fireplace; two very-good sized bedrooms with closets; dining room; fully applianced kitchen with quartz countertops, adorable garden window and step-down family room with pellet stove, soaring ceilings and skylights. Hardwood Floors, Central Air, New Front Roof, Fenced-In Yard with small deck and patio and lovely landscaping. Basement has partially finished, bonus-room with its own heat zone and is wired for surround sound

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

10,750 sq ftLot Size

$515Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kristy Bonaventura • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Bought with Jennifer Rose • Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72283926

Redfin Estimate

$788,090

$303K since sold in March 2018$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.4% lower than the average sale price ($824K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$932,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
51 Hopkins St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$850,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
86 Redfield Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$805,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,984 sq ft
72 Eustis Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$630,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,571 sq ft
80 Redfield Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$825,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,620 sq ft
355 South St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD JAN 22, 2026
$902,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,915 sq ft
40 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.1%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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Nice neighborhood that is convenient to route 95. Completely move-in ready with freshly updated kitchen and bath. Bonus large family room appears to may have been an addition at one point. One avaregae size bedroom and one smaller. Great sized flat...
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Sale history for 26 Friend St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72283926

Mar 28, 2018

Sold

$485,000

$317/sq ft

Feb 28, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 21, 2018

Listed

$459,000

$300/sq ft

MLS PIN #71546715

Aug 22, 2013

Sold

$385,000

$252/sq ft

Jul 2, 2013

Contingent

—

Jun 25, 2013

Listed

$372,500

$243/sq ft

+17

PRISTINE RANCH IN POTTERY BARN COLORS NICELY SITED ON A QUIET CUL DE SAC IN DESIRABLE WESTSIDE LOCATION! Entertain in gorgeous family room boasting skylights, cathedral ceiling, bay window & wood pellet stove. Enjoy generous living rm w/fplc & formal dining rm overlooking beautiful large private fenced yard. Have fun in finished lower level playrm w/walk-in cedar closet. New features: CENTRAL AIR; heat & cool unit in fam rm; vinyl-tilt dp windows; newer front stairs, railings & bushes.

Public Records

Oct 29, 2002

Sold

$315,000

$206/sq ft

MLS PIN #11044578

Jul 29, 1993

Sold

$160,000

$105/sq ft

May 3, 1993

Listing Removed

—

Apr 12, 1993

Listed

$169,900

$111/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,178 (+9.0%)

$419,900 + $276,700

$696,600

2025

$7,502 (+3.9%)

$398,400 + $262,600

$661,000

2024

$7,218 (+3.6%)

$386,700 + $254,900

$641,600

2023

$6,970 (+6.9%)

$358,100 + $236,100

$594,200

2022

$6,520 (+5.7%)

$325,500 + $203,700

$529,200

2021

$6,168 (+4.0%)

$302,400 + $182,100

$484,500

2020

$5,932 (+3.1%)

$289,900 + $174,600

$464,500

2019

$5,754 (+5.7%)

$279,900 + $168,600

$448,500

2018

$5,444 (+4.4%)

$262,400 + $158,000

$420,400

2017

$5,217 (+2.8%)

$249,900 + $150,500

$400,400

2016

$5,074 (+7.0%)

$231,000 + $145,100

$376,100

2015

$4,740 (+11.5%)

$215,900 + $135,700

$351,600

2014

$4,251 (+4.0%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2013

$4,088 (+3.3%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2012

$3,958 (+3.8%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2011

$3,812 (+5.7%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2010

$3,607 (+2.8%)

$213,000 + $118,500

$331,500

2009

$3,510

$216,200 + $120,300

$336,500

Tax history for 26 Friend St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,178 (+9.0%)

$419,900 + $276,700

$696,600

2025

$7,502 (+3.9%)

$398,400 + $262,600

$661,000

2024

$7,218 (+3.6%)

$386,700 + $254,900

$641,600

2023

$6,970 (+6.9%)

$358,100 + $236,100

$594,200

2022

$6,520 (+5.7%)

$325,500 + $203,700

$529,200

2021

$6,168 (+4.0%)

$302,400 + $182,100

$484,500

2020

$5,932 (+3.1%)

$289,900 + $174,600

$464,500

2019

$5,754 (+5.7%)

$279,900 + $168,600

$448,500

2018

$5,444 (+4.4%)

$262,400 + $158,000

$420,400

2017

$5,217 (+2.8%)

$249,900 + $150,500

$400,400

2016

$5,074 (+7.0%)

$231,000 + $145,100

$376,100

2015

$4,740 (+11.5%)

$215,900 + $135,700

$351,600

2014

$4,251 (+4.0%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2013

$4,088 (+3.3%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2012

$3,958 (+3.8%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2011

$3,812 (+5.7%)

$209,300 + $123,300

$332,600

2010

$3,607 (+2.8%)

$213,000 + $118,500

$331,500

2009

$3,510

$216,200 + $120,300

$336,500

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,750

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

1,530

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2602090S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 5, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 300
Length: 12
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 340
Length: 17
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 84
Length: 7
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,530
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green

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

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,444
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker to Friend
UnparsedAddress: 26 Friend St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,530
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2602090S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on May 5, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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

54% 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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$749,000 – $907,000

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Home values near 26 Friend St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$896,654
22 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2569 Sq. Ft.	$842,350

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1971 Sq. Ft.	$957,828
32 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$708,772

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1476 Sq. Ft.	$805,775
36 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$870,909

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