OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2023 for $727K

$846,799

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $693/mo

•

1,608

sq ft

40 Forrester Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Welcome home to this charming cape in the in the lakeside area of Wakefield. Walk into your comfortable living space which expands into the kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find two of the three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The expansive basement offers tons of opportunity and additional storage space. This home offers a large, flat fenced in yard with a deck that makes it perfect for entertaining. Ideal and sought-after location with easy access to many restaurants in charming downtown Wakefield, Lake Quannapowitt, Dolbeare school and Rt. 95/128. Showings to begin at open house on Thursday, April 27 4pm-6pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

8,072 sq ftLot Size

$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Katelyn Ciaramitaro • Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Bought with Maryellen Russo • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73102656

Redfin Estimate

$846,799

$120K since sold in June 2023$17K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($839K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$860,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
9 Nelson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$999,999
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,668 sq ft
16 Beebe Ln, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 17, 2025
$910,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
45 Aborn Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$600,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,332 sq ft
15 Quannapowitt Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$935,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,846 sq ft
9 Chapman Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 6, 2025
$730,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,644 sq ft
117 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$805K

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Forrester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,226 (+8.5%)

$390,900 + $333,900

$724,800

2024

$7,585 (+2.7%)

$363,600 + $310,600

$674,200

2023

$7,382 (+6.6%)

$339,400 + $289,900

$629,300

2022

$6,923 (+6.3%)

$303,000 + $258,900

$561,900

2021

$6,513 (+6.3%)

$277,000 + $234,600

$511,600

2020

$6,126 (+6.7%)

$259,700 + $220,000

$479,700

2019

$5,744 (+3.7%)

$242,400 + $205,300

$447,700

2018

$5,539 (+6.4%)

$231,600 + $196,100

$427,700

2017

$5,208 (−1.7%)

$216,400 + $183,300

$399,700

2016

$5,300 (+7.1%)

$213,700 + $179,200

$392,900

2015

$4,950 (+14.3%)

$199,700 + $167,500

$367,200

2014

$4,332 (+4.0%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2013

$4,166 (+3.3%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2012

$4,034 (+3.8%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2011

$3,885 (+6.1%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2010

$3,662 (+2.2%)

$199,400 + $137,200

$336,600

2009

$3,582

$203,400 + $140,000

$343,400

Tax history for 40 Forrester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,226 (+8.5%)

$390,900 + $333,900

$724,800

2024

$7,585 (+2.7%)

$363,600 + $310,600

$674,200

2023

$7,382 (+6.6%)

$339,400 + $289,900

$629,300

2022

$6,923 (+6.3%)

$303,000 + $258,900

$561,900

2021

$6,513 (+6.3%)

$277,000 + $234,600

$511,600

2020

$6,126 (+6.7%)

$259,700 + $220,000

$479,700

2019

$5,744 (+3.7%)

$242,400 + $205,300

$447,700

2018

$5,539 (+6.4%)

$231,600 + $196,100

$427,700

2017

$5,208 (−1.7%)

$216,400 + $183,300

$399,700

2016

$5,300 (+7.1%)

$213,700 + $179,200

$392,900

2015

$4,950 (+14.3%)

$199,700 + $167,500

$367,200

2014

$4,332 (+4.0%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2013

$4,166 (+3.3%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2012

$4,034 (+3.8%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2011

$3,885 (+6.1%)

$194,800 + $144,200

$339,000

2010

$3,662 (+2.2%)

$199,400 + $137,200

$336,600

2009

$3,582

$203,400 + $140,000

$343,400

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,072

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

1,608

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3600177S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 4, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Laminate,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Gas Stove

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,608
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,382
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 40 Forrester Rd, Wakefield MA 01880

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,072 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3600177S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 4, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Mirror In First Floor Bathroom.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Dolbeare Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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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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.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$805,000 – $974,000

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Home values near 40 Forrester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Forrester Road, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$790,737
48 Forrester Road, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$823,692

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Forrester Road, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 8442 Sq. Ft.	$821,678
50 Forrester Road, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 877 Sq. Ft.	$667,806

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Forrester Road, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2219 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,103
54 Forrester Road, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$922,414

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