Back on market, the opportunity to get into this fabulous neighborhood remains.. Beautifully updated picture book 6 room Cape Cod in the popular expansive lake side neighborhood location. Freshly painted new kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel smart appliances including a gas stove and vinyl flooring. Living room box window is offset with original built-ins. Flexible floor plan allows use as a 3 or 4 bedroom. Two good sized 2nd floor bedrooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Updates include 200-amp electric, new windows and hot water heater. Large basement with high ceilings prime to finish for addition space or workout area. Nicely landscaped level back yard great outdoor entertainment space. All less than 1/2 mile to Lake Quannapowitt, its recreational activities and frequent community events. Minutes to Dolbeare school and route 95.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,054 sq ftLot Size
$671Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Barrett• Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Bring your Pinterest board of ideas and make this traditional 4 bedroom cape your own. The options are endless and with a little vision and some TLC this could be your dream home! Nestled in a great lakeside neighborhood on a picturesque side street and just moments to Lake Quannapowit, Dolbeare School, as well as easy access to highways.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,566 (+10.7%)
$405,800 + $238,700
$644,500
2025
$6,835 (+8.5%)
$390,700 + $211,500
$602,200
2024
$6,302 (+2.8%)
$363,400 + $196,800
$560,200
2023
$6,132 (+6.6%)
$339,200 + $183,600
$522,800
2022
$5,751 (+4.0%)
$302,800 + $164,000
$466,800
2021
$5,532 (+6.3%)
$276,900 + $157,700
$434,600
2020
$5,202 (+6.6%)
$259,600 + $147,800
$407,400
2019
$4,879 (+3.7%)
$242,300 + $138,000
$380,300
2018
$4,705 (+6.4%)
$231,500 + $131,800
$363,300
2017
$4,424 (+0.1%)
$216,300 + $123,200
$339,500
2016
$4,418 (+7.1%)
$213,600 + $113,900
$327,500
2015
$4,124 (+8.1%)
$199,500 + $106,400
$305,900
2014
$3,815 (+4.0%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2013
$3,669 (+3.3%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2012
$3,552 (+3.8%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2011
$3,421 (+5.7%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2010
$3,236 (+2.3%)
$199,300 + $98,100
$297,400
2009
$3,164
$203,300 + $100,100
$303,400
Tax history for 28 Brewster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,566 (+10.7%)
$405,800 + $238,700
$644,500
2025
$6,835 (+8.5%)
$390,700 + $211,500
$602,200
2024
$6,302 (+2.8%)
$363,400 + $196,800
$560,200
2023
$6,132 (+6.6%)
$339,200 + $183,600
$522,800
2022
$5,751 (+4.0%)
$302,800 + $164,000
$466,800
2021
$5,532 (+6.3%)
$276,900 + $157,700
$434,600
2020
$5,202 (+6.6%)
$259,600 + $147,800
$407,400
2019
$4,879 (+3.7%)
$242,300 + $138,000
$380,300
2018
$4,705 (+6.4%)
$231,500 + $131,800
$363,300
2017
$4,424 (+0.1%)
$216,300 + $123,200
$339,500
2016
$4,418 (+7.1%)
$213,600 + $113,900
$327,500
2015
$4,124 (+8.1%)
$199,500 + $106,400
$305,900
2014
$3,815 (+4.0%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2013
$3,669 (+3.3%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2012
$3,552 (+3.8%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2011
$3,421 (+5.7%)
$194,700 + $103,800
$298,500
2010
$3,236 (+2.3%)
$199,300 + $98,100
$297,400
2009
$3,164
$203,300 + $100,100
$303,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT
Interior Features: Internet Available - DSL
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,110
Foundation Area: 720
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
Frontage Length: 80
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,302
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Pleasant St and Forrester
UnparsedAddress: 28 Brewster Rd, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,110
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 518010S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Dolbeare Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
62% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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80
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84
66
80
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74
56
63
47
53
37
39
25
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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.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$708,000 – $857,000
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