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Off market dec 2021 for $659K

$815,384

•

1,663

sq ft

38 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Beautifully renovated three bedroom ranch in convenient Wakefield location. Gorgeous new kitchen features, recessed lighting, glass front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain tiled floors and 2 seat granite island open to the dining room. Fireplaced living room has elegant original mantle with tiled surround and hearth, recessed lighting and gleaming hardwood floor. Open dining room with recessed lighting and hardwood floor. Three bedrooms, nicely updated bath includes tiled floor and new granite topped vanity. Expansive lower level has multiple finished area options and space for an office and game room uses. Enclosed porch overlooks huge level fenced back yard and woods. 1 car attached garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.74 acresLot Size

$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christopher Barrett • Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Bought with Brian Garcia • Redfin Corp.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72909882

Redfin Estimate

$815,384

$155K since sold in December 2021$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($774K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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E
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$865,000
F
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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

103.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$787K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

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Sale history for 38 Butler Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72909882

Dec 8, 2021

Sold

$659,999

$397/sq ft

Oct 26, 2021

Contingent

—

Oct 18, 2021

Listed

$639,999

$385/sq ft

MLS PIN #72845915

Jul 30, 2021

Sold

$450,000

$271/sq ft

Jun 28, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 16, 2021

Listed

$525,000

$316/sq ft

+29

Great location...Newly refinished hardwood floors; freshly painted throughout & all new fans. Front to back living room with beautiful brick fireplace & dining room. Large EIK with a sunroom off the back area in need of updating & porch roof repair. 3 good sized bedrooms and 1 full bath with tiled tub/shower finish the first floor. The lower level can be finished to add a huge addition to living space. Bring your imagination & see what this home can offer you! Situated on .74 of an acre lot. Can be purchased alone or in Tandem with 42 Butler Avenue on .89 of an acre (MLS #: 72845917) Buyers agents to do due diligence.Open Houses Friday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Saturday & Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM both days

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,088 (+9.0%)

$428,800 + $345,300

$774,100

2025

$8,337 (+4.0%)

$406,900 + $327,600

$734,500

2024

$8,020 (+3.6%)

$394,900 + $318,000

$712,900

2023

$7,742 (+17.1%)

$365,600 + $294,400

$660,000

2022

$6,613 (+3.9%)

$332,400 + $204,400

$536,800

2021

$6,364 (+4.0%)

$312,600 + $187,300

$499,900

2020

$6,119 (+3.1%)

$299,600 + $179,600

$479,200

2019

$5,936 (+5.7%)

$289,300 + $173,400

$462,700

2018

$5,618 (+4.3%)

$271,200 + $162,600

$433,800

2017

$5,384 (+2.0%)

$258,300 + $154,900

$413,200

2016

$5,280 (+7.1%)

$241,100 + $150,300

$391,400

2015

$4,932 (+8.8%)

$225,400 + $140,500

$365,900

2014

$4,532 (+4.0%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2013

$4,358 (+3.3%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2012

$4,220 (+3.8%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2011

$4,064 (+5.6%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2010

$3,847 (+2.8%)

$221,000 + $132,600

$353,600

2009

$3,743

$224,300 + $134,600

$358,900

Tax history for 38 Butler Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,088 (+9.0%)

$428,800 + $345,300

$774,100

2025

$8,337 (+4.0%)

$406,900 + $327,600

$734,500

2024

$8,020 (+3.6%)

$394,900 + $318,000

$712,900

2023

$7,742 (+17.1%)

$365,600 + $294,400

$660,000

2022

$6,613 (+3.9%)

$332,400 + $204,400

$536,800

2021

$6,364 (+4.0%)

$312,600 + $187,300

$499,900

2020

$6,119 (+3.1%)

$299,600 + $179,600

$479,200

2019

$5,936 (+5.7%)

$289,300 + $173,400

$462,700

2018

$5,618 (+4.3%)

$271,200 + $162,600

$433,800

2017

$5,384 (+2.0%)

$258,300 + $154,900

$413,200

2016

$5,280 (+7.1%)

$241,100 + $150,300

$391,400

2015

$4,932 (+8.8%)

$225,400 + $140,500

$365,900

2014

$4,532 (+4.0%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2013

$4,358 (+3.3%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2012

$4,220 (+3.8%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2011

$4,064 (+5.6%)

$218,400 + $136,200

$354,600

2010

$3,847 (+2.8%)

$221,000 + $132,600

$353,600

2009

$3,743

$224,300 + $134,600

$358,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.74 Acres

Year renovated

1967

Sq. Ft.

2,156

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

153339S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 1,000
Length: 40
Width: 25
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Remodeled,Storage,Lighting - Overhead,Flooring - Concrete

Dining Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,663
Foundation Area: 1,408
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow

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): 0.74
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,364
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Water and Davy Lane
UnparsedAddress: 38 Butler Ave, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,156
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 153339S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Dolbeare Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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

61% 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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$775,000 – $938,000

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Home values near 38 Butler Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1853 Sq. Ft.	$887,678
34 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,377,566

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$730,712
33 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2436 Sq. Ft.	$926,278

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$798,251
31 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$768,937

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