Located on a corner lot, this turn of the century charming two-family home offers separate entrances & two separate driveways. Just a short distance to the amenities that downtown Wakefield has to offer; the lake, restaurants, shopping & public transportation. The 1st floor unit offers an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining room, an expansive living room, a large bedroom & full bath. The larger second floor unit offers two levels of living space on 2nd and 3rd Floor. The expansive updated kitchen features a professional grade gas stove, pot filler & exhaust fan. Modern cabinetry with white bead board upper cabinets & cherry lower cabinets plus a center island. 2nd floor also offers Living Room, Main bedroom & full bath. 3rd Floor features an additional living room, a bedroom & another full bath. Great yard for entertaining. A property to proudly call home!
Two family home with separate two car driveways. The first floor is a one bedroom unit with a large kitchen and living room. The larger unit is the second and third floors with two bedrooms on the third floor and one on the second. Great closet space through out the property. The basement has two sets of laundry connections and access for both units. Great opportunity for first time buyer to bring in some rent or as an investment property.
Public Records
May 17, 1979
Sold
$64,900
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,010 (+9.7%)
$370,800 + $481,800
$852,600
2025
$9,127 (+1.5%)
$349,700 + $454,400
$804,100
2024
$8,994 (+5.2%)
$347,700 + $451,800
$799,500
2023
$8,552 (+4.5%)
$317,100 + $412,000
$729,100
2022
$8,182 (+6.2%)
$288,800 + $375,300
$664,100
2021
$7,707 (+6.6%)
$269,200 + $336,200
$605,400
2020
$7,228 (+4.7%)
$251,700 + $314,300
$566,000
2019
$6,904 (+7.4%)
$239,300 + $298,800
$538,100
2018
$6,430 (+6.4%)
$220,700 + $275,800
$496,500
2017
$6,046 (+6.2%)
$206,300 + $257,700
$464,000
2016
$5,695 (+7.1%)
$195,200 + $227,000
$422,200
2015
$5,318 (+9.7%)
$182,400 + $212,100
$394,500
2014
$4,847 (+4.0%)
$175,300 + $204,000
$379,300
2013
$4,662 (+1.4%)
$175,300 + $204,000
$379,300
2012
$4,596 (+3.8%)
$175,300 + $210,900
$386,200
2011
$4,426 (+3.5%)
$175,300 + $210,900
$386,200
2010
$4,278 (+1.4%)
$185,000 + $208,200
$393,200
2009
$4,218
$185,000 + $219,400
$404,400
Tax history for 39 Melvin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,010 (+9.7%)
$370,800 + $481,800
$852,600
2025
$9,127 (+1.5%)
$349,700 + $454,400
$804,100
2024
$8,994 (+5.2%)
$347,700 + $451,800
$799,500
2023
$8,552 (+4.5%)
$317,100 + $412,000
$729,100
2022
$8,182 (+6.2%)
$288,800 + $375,300
$664,100
2021
$7,707 (+6.6%)
$269,200 + $336,200
$605,400
2020
$7,228 (+4.7%)
$251,700 + $314,300
$566,000
2019
$6,904 (+7.4%)
$239,300 + $298,800
$538,100
2018
$6,430 (+6.4%)
$220,700 + $275,800
$496,500
2017
$6,046 (+6.2%)
$206,300 + $257,700
$464,000
2016
$5,695 (+7.1%)
$195,200 + $227,000
$422,200
2015
$5,318 (+9.7%)
$182,400 + $212,100
$394,500
2014
$4,847 (+4.0%)
$175,300 + $204,000
$379,300
2013
$4,662 (+1.4%)
$175,300 + $204,000
$379,300
2012
$4,596 (+3.8%)
$175,300 + $210,900
$386,200
2011
$4,426 (+3.5%)
$175,300 + $210,900
$386,200
2010
$4,278 (+1.4%)
$185,000 + $208,200
$393,200
2009
$4,218
$185,000 + $219,400
$404,400
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
2,448
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
1484300S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Stained Glass Window(s)
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Laundry Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,447
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,706.74
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Bennett and Melvin
UnparsedAddress: 39 Melvin Street, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,448
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1484300S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
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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Wakefield, MA • 01880
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$927,000 – $1.12M
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