Wonderful architectural detail meets modern updates in this sunny, happy home a short walk from downtown Wakefield, the commuter rail and the Woodville Elementary School. This 2 bedroom , 2 bath home offers 1300 sq ft of living on 2 levels and sits on a double lot with tremendous opportunity for the gardening enthusiast . Extra special features of this home include 2 full baths on each level; 2 zone heating; 1st floor laundry (washer/dryer included); bamboo floor in the dining room and electric fireplace (to stay as a gift to the new homeowner) and a huge 2 car detached garage complete with electricity, steel beam has engine trolley and a 2nd floor unfinished loft space that is ideal for the car lover in all of us! Updates include windows, heating system, electrical, plumbing. Conveniently located on a quiet tree lined street minutes from I-95 and route 1.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
8,698 sq ftLot Size
$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Darin Thompson• Stuart St James, Inc.
Bought with Russell Shafer• Century 21 North Shore
Charming, spacious and sunny home within a short walk from downtown Wakefield, the commuter rail and the Woodville Elementary School. Property has 2 bedrooms , 2 full baths, high ceilings, a skylight in cathedral ceiling kitchen and a huge 2 car...
detached garage with tons of storage space on upper level. The home sits on a double lot with a level yard and possibility for a garden. Home has 2 zone heating, 1st floor laundry and a dining room with bamboo floors and an electric fireplace . Updates include windows, heating system, electrical and plumbing. Home also has a walk out basement with a work bench. Nice front porch and a tree lined street complete the package.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
James Stone
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 4 Cottage St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71671199
Jul 11, 2014
Sold
$387,500
$284/sq ft
May 25, 2014
Contingent
—
Apr 29, 2014
Listed
$399,900
$293/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 2009
Sold
$327,000
$240/sq ft
MLS PIN #70854788
Mar 31, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2009
Sold
$327,000
$240/sq ft
Mar 16, 2009
Contingent
—
Feb 17, 2009
Relisted
—
Feb 12, 2009
Contingent
—
Jan 7, 2009
Price Changed
$329,900
$242/sq ft
Dec 12, 2008
Price Changed
$349,900
$257/sq ft
Dec 10, 2008
Listed
$359,900
$264/sq ft
You must come inside to truly appreciate this home. In 1998 the interior was remodeled to the studs. New electric, new plumbing, new heating system, new plaster, new windows, new kitchen, new baths. Second floor bathroom with whirlpool tub. First floor laundry. Located on nice side street convenient to downtown Wakefield. Over-sized 2+ car garage with 2nd floor recently built, and large back yard. One year Home Warranty provided for Buyer.
MLS PIN #30230500
Jul 29, 1998
Sold
$148,000
$109/sq ft
Jun 8, 1998
Listed
$147,900
$109/sq ft
Jun 8, 1998
Listing Removed
—
OLDER COLONIAL IN NEED OF RENOVATIONS. GOOD LOCATION WITH NICE YARD AND HERB GARDEN.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,220 (+9.6%)
$395,800 + $304,400
$700,200
2025
$7,501 (+1.5%)
$373,300 + $287,600
$660,900
2024
$7,392 (+5.0%)
$371,100 + $286,000
$657,100
2023
$7,039 (+4.4%)
$338,500 + $261,600
$600,100
2022
$6,743 (+1.9%)
$308,300 + $239,000
$547,300
2021
$6,615 (+6.6%)
$287,300 + $232,300
$519,600
2020
$6,205 (+4.7%)
$268,600 + $217,300
$485,900
2019
$5,927 (+7.4%)
$255,400 + $206,600
$462,000
2018
$5,521 (+6.4%)
$235,600 + $190,700
$426,300
2017
$5,191 (−0.4%)
$220,200 + $178,200
$398,400
2016
$5,213 (+9.1%)
$208,300 + $178,100
$386,400
2015
$4,777 (+9.6%)
$194,600 + $159,800
$354,400
2014
$4,359 (+3.9%)
$187,200 + $153,900
$341,100
2013
$4,195 (+3.3%)
$187,200 + $154,100
$341,300
2012
$4,061 (+3.8%)
$187,200 + $154,100
$341,300
2011
$3,911 (+4.4%)
$187,200 + $154,100
$341,300
2010
$3,747 (+8.5%)
$197,500 + $146,900
$344,400
2009
$3,453
$197,500 + $133,600
$331,100
Tax history for 4 Cottage St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,220 (+9.6%)
$395,800 + $304,400
$700,200
2025
$7,501 (+1.5%)
$373,300 + $287,600
$660,900
2024
$7,392 (+5.0%)
$371,100 + $286,000
$657,100
2023
$7,039 (+4.4%)
$338,500 + $261,600
$600,100
2022
$6,743 (+1.9%)
$308,300 + $239,000
$547,300
2021
$6,615 (+6.6%)
$287,300 + $232,300
$519,600
2020
$6,205 (+4.7%)
$268,600 + $217,300
$485,900
2019
$5,927 (+7.4%)
$255,400 + $206,600
$462,000
2018
$5,521 (+6.4%)
$235,600 + $190,700
$426,300
2017
$5,191 (−0.4%)
$220,200 + $178,200
$398,400
2016
$5,213 (+9.1%)
$208,300 + $178,100
$386,400
2015
$4,777 (+9.6%)
$194,600 + $159,800
$354,400
2014
$4,359 (+3.9%)
$187,200 + $153,900
$341,100
2013
$4,195 (+3.3%)
$187,200 + $154,100
$341,300
2012
$4,061 (+3.8%)
$187,200 + $154,100
$341,300
2011
$3,911 (+4.4%)
$187,200 + $154,100
$341,300
2010
$3,747 (+8.5%)
$197,500 + $146,900
$344,400
2009
$3,453
$197,500 + $133,600
$331,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,364
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3213438S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,363
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,360
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: Nahant Street to Valley Street to Cottage Street.
UnparsedAddress: 4 Cottage St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,364
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3213438S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Tvs, Wall Mounts.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Woodville School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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)
34
20
36
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50
32
59
41
68
51
80
62
84
66
80
61
74
56
64
46
53
37
39
25
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$727,000 – $880,000
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