SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 10, 2015

Off Market Jul 2015 for $420K

$758,441

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $513/mo

•

1,469

sq ft

3 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Immaculate, New England Cape Cod style home, circa 1935! Residence offers 7 rooms, 3 beds, 1 full bath in the coveted Montrose area of Wakefield. The main fl features a sun filled living room that is the heart of this home with a wood burning fireplace; a handsome study with volume ceiling and windows all around you; an updated kitchen with breakfast bar adorned in quartz stone; elegant dining room; full bath and first floor bedroom The 2nd fl offers 2 additional bedrooms. There are many charming touches throughout this home & designed for comfortable family living as well as downsizers. Updates include new roof (2012), hot water tank (2013) and windows. Additional features (not to be missed) include hardwood floors; basement storage, wall air conditioner on 1st floor and a gorgeous fenced in rear yard on a 10,000 sq ft lot that is professionally manicured! Minutes to routes I-95/128/1 and the new Market Street Shops. Close to lake, commuter rail and downtown restaurants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

10,466 sq ftLot Size

$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Seller's agent

Nancy McLaughlin Redfin Corp.

Bought with HaiYan Xu • Promised Land Realty Group, LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71830456

Redfin Estimate

$758,441

$338K since sold in July 2015$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($731K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$787K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

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Lovely Cape style home, on a large corner lot, with plenty of parking. Hardwood flooring through most of the house, with a newly renovated kitchen, with granite counter tops and breakfast bar. Large office space, off living room area, including high...
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Redfin Associate agent
Classic Cape style home with gorgeous hardwood flooring, updated kitchen with breakfast bar, newer full bath and roof. Lots of storage in the basement. Incredible lush green yard! Minutes to downtown, lake and commuting routes.
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Sale history for 3 Butler Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71830456

Jul 10, 2015

Sold

$420,800

$286/sq ft

May 12, 2015

Pending

—

May 5, 2015

Listed

$424,900

$289/sq ft

MLS PIN #30390925

May 18, 2000

Sold

$245,000

$167/sq ft

Apr 12, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Mar 7, 2000

Listed

$249,900

$170/sq ft

MLS PIN #30006143

Oct 31, 1995

Sold

$162,000

$110/sq ft

Sep 6, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 1994

Listed

$169,900

$116/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,671 (+3.9%)

$395,500 + $280,400

$675,900

2024

$7,381 (+3.6%)

$383,900 + $272,200

$656,100

2023

$7,126 (+4.7%)

$355,400 + $252,100

$607,500

2022

$6,806 (+6.3%)

$323,100 + $229,300

$552,400

2021

$6,401 (+4.0%)

$300,200 + $202,600

$502,800

2020

$6,156 (+3.1%)

$287,800 + $194,300

$482,100

2019

$5,971 (+5.7%)

$277,900 + $187,500

$465,400

2018

$5,651 (+4.4%)

$260,500 + $175,900

$436,400

2017

$5,415 (+3.8%)

$248,100 + $167,500

$415,600

2016

$5,219 (+7.0%)

$229,300 + $157,600

$386,900

2015

$4,877 (+8.8%)

$214,400 + $147,400

$361,800

2014

$4,481 (+4.0%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2013

$4,309 (+3.3%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2012

$4,172 (+3.8%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2011

$4,018 (+7.9%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2010

$3,725 (+2.8%)

$211,400 + $131,000

$342,400

2009

$3,625

$214,600 + $133,000

$347,600

Tax history for 3 Butler Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,671 (+3.9%)

$395,500 + $280,400

$675,900

2024

$7,381 (+3.6%)

$383,900 + $272,200

$656,100

2023

$7,126 (+4.7%)

$355,400 + $252,100

$607,500

2022

$6,806 (+6.3%)

$323,100 + $229,300

$552,400

2021

$6,401 (+4.0%)

$300,200 + $202,600

$502,800

2020

$6,156 (+3.1%)

$287,800 + $194,300

$482,100

2019

$5,971 (+5.7%)

$277,900 + $187,500

$465,400

2018

$5,651 (+4.4%)

$260,500 + $175,900

$436,400

2017

$5,415 (+3.8%)

$248,100 + $167,500

$415,600

2016

$5,219 (+7.0%)

$229,300 + $157,600

$386,900

2015

$4,877 (+8.8%)

$214,400 + $147,400

$361,800

2014

$4,481 (+4.0%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2013

$4,309 (+3.3%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2012

$4,172 (+3.8%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2011

$4,018 (+7.9%)

$207,700 + $142,900

$350,600

2010

$3,725 (+2.8%)

$211,400 + $131,000

$342,400

2009

$3,625

$214,600 + $133,000

$347,600

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1964

Sq. Ft.

1,469

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2751087S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Ceiling - Cathedral,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate,Open Floor Plan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, 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
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,469
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,481
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Water St. or New Salem St to 3 Butler Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 3 Butler Ave, Wakefield MA 01880

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,469
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2751087S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator, Freezer In Basement, Washer, Dryer, Tv's And Wall Mounts.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Dolbeare Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° 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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$721,000 – $873,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$814,993
20 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1853 Sq. Ft.	$888,699

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1458 Sq. Ft.	$719,752
17 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$985,144

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1221 Sq. Ft.	$698,284
9 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1251 Sq. Ft.	$781,871

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