WOW! A HOME NEAR THE LAKE! BEAUTIFUL LOT OFFERS GREAT EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES. STONEWALL ENHANCES AND ADDS DIGNITY TO ITS AGE. ENJOY THE SCREEN PORCH. MOMENTS FROM LAKE, COMMONS, COMMUTER RAIL, BUSES, SHOPPING, SCHOOL & RTE.128
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Edie Previdi• Century 21 Greer's R. E.
Bought with Paula Carroll• Prudential Howe & Doherty
LOCATION,LOCATION - WALK TO THE LAKE. COUNTRY KITCHEN WITH NEWER APPLIANCES AND A HARDWOOD FLOOR. LIBRARY/DEN OFF KITCHEN. FENCED YARD HALLWAY TO BDRMS WILL BE BUILT
MLS PIN #11044261
Jul 13, 1993
Sold
$159,900
$99/sq ft
May 13, 1993
Listing Removed
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Mar 15, 1993
Listed
$169,900
$105/sq ft
OLDER COLONIAL ON LARGE LEVEL LOT,QUIET CHILDSAFE ST.NEAR LAKE, SCHOOLS, TRANSPOR- TATION, NEW CARPET IN LR, SCREENED PORCH, PORT.DISHWASHER. REFRIG.&WASHER NEGOTIABLE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,297 (+8.8%)
$463,400 + $413,700
$877,100
2025
$9,468 (−1.0%)
$440,600 + $393,600
$834,200
2024
$9,560 (+5.2%)
$448,900 + $400,900
$849,800
2023
$9,090 (+7.5%)
$409,100 + $365,800
$774,900
2022
$8,454 (+6.5%)
$362,000 + $324,200
$686,200
2021
$7,936 (+7.6%)
$335,200 + $288,200
$623,400
2020
$7,375 (+3.7%)
$310,500 + $267,000
$577,500
2019
$7,110 (+5.1%)
$298,000 + $256,200
$554,200
2018
$6,762 (+4.9%)
$280,700 + $241,500
$522,200
2017
$6,449 (+4.2%)
$266,000 + $228,900
$494,900
2016
$6,187 (+2.0%)
$243,800 + $214,800
$458,600
2015
$6,066 (+9.7%)
$239,200 + $210,800
$450,000
2014
$5,532 (+6.9%)
$230,000 + $202,900
$432,900
2013
$5,173 (+3.3%)
$218,000 + $202,900
$420,900
2012
$5,009 (+19.8%)
$218,000 + $202,900
$420,900
2011
$4,181 (+5.8%)
$218,000 + $146,800
$364,800
2010
$3,952 (+2.2%)
$229,200 + $134,000
$363,200
2009
$3,866
$234,000 + $136,700
$370,700
Tax history for 37 Sweetser St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,297 (+8.8%)
$463,400 + $413,700
$877,100
2025
$9,468 (−1.0%)
$440,600 + $393,600
$834,200
2024
$9,560 (+5.2%)
$448,900 + $400,900
$849,800
2023
$9,090 (+7.5%)
$409,100 + $365,800
$774,900
2022
$8,454 (+6.5%)
$362,000 + $324,200
$686,200
2021
$7,936 (+7.6%)
$335,200 + $288,200
$623,400
2020
$7,375 (+3.7%)
$310,500 + $267,000
$577,500
2019
$7,110 (+5.1%)
$298,000 + $256,200
$554,200
2018
$6,762 (+4.9%)
$280,700 + $241,500
$522,200
2017
$6,449 (+4.2%)
$266,000 + $228,900
$494,900
2016
$6,187 (+2.0%)
$243,800 + $214,800
$458,600
2015
$6,066 (+9.7%)
$239,200 + $210,800
$450,000
2014
$5,532 (+6.9%)
$230,000 + $202,900
$432,900
2013
$5,173 (+3.3%)
$218,000 + $202,900
$420,900
2012
$5,009 (+19.8%)
$218,000 + $202,900
$420,900
2011
$4,181 (+5.8%)
$218,000 + $146,800
$364,800
2010
$3,952 (+2.2%)
$229,200 + $134,000
$363,200
2009
$3,866
$234,000 + $136,700
$370,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
2,692
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3373509S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,612
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: GREEN
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,709.72
Tax Year: 2001
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: MAIN(LAKESIDE) TO SWEETSER
UnparsedAddress: 37 Sweetser Street, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,692
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3373509S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dolbeare Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$853,000 – $1.03M
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