SOLD JAN 22, 2026

Off market jan 2026 for $902K

$1,026,119

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $363/mo

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1,915

sq ft

40 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

PICTURE PERFECT RANCH located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Wakefield’s highly desirable West Side! This charming home offers an ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and style—just a stones throw from Walton School, downtown Wakefield, public transportation, and beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. Enjoy gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a recently updated kitchen, & a spacious three-season porch overlooking a private backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The oversized living room & dining area are bright and open. Primary bedroom includes a lovely en suite ¾ bath plus two additional spacious bedrooms. & the updated main bathroom complete this 1st floor. The fully finished basement expands your living space with a cozy family room featuring a fireplace and a separate area ideal for a home gym or office. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage and central air, making this home a true gem in one of Wakefield’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$536Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Chuha & Scouten Team • Leading Edge Real Estate

Bought with Martha Toti • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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•Source:MLS PIN #73456198

Redfin Estimate

$1,026,119

$124K since sold in January 2026$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($879K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
3 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,015,000
C
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$975,000
D
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SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$825,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,620 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$720,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,568 sq ft
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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

102.1%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 40 Friend St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73456198

Jan 22, 2026

Sold

$902,000

$471/sq ft

Nov 25, 2025

Contingent

—

Nov 19, 2025

Listed

$829,900

$433/sq ft

MLS PIN #71995554

Jun 30, 2016

Sold

$569,900

$298/sq ft

May 10, 2016

Pending

—

May 7, 2016

Relisted

—

May 3, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 27, 2016

Listed

$569,900

$298/sq ft

+17

Pristine 3BR 2BA ranch in prime west side location. Granite counter tops in kitchen w/birch cabinets& recessed lighting. HW floors throughout. LR/DR combo with working fireplace. Crown moldings, recessed lighting, ceiling fans in all bedrooms. MBR w/bath, 3 season porch, outdoor patio space, Jacuzzi, and Gazebo w/electricity and cable to enjoy those sporting games and hot summer nights. Central air, furnace & hot H2O heater 2011, sprinkler system, lots of storage, workshop , 2 car garage, lower level family room, plus work out area....so many nice amenities and upgrades!

Public Records

May 23, 1984

Sold

$55,000

$29/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,876 (+9.0%)

$423,600 + $417,600

$841,200

2025

$9,062 (+3.9%)

$402,000 + $396,400

$798,400

2024

$8,718 (+3.5%)

$390,100 + $384,800

$774,900

2023

$8,420 (+4.7%)

$361,200 + $356,600

$717,800

2022

$8,045 (+7.5%)

$328,400 + $324,600

$653,000

2021

$7,483 (+4.0%)

$305,100 + $282,700

$587,800

2020

$7,196 (+3.1%)

$292,500 + $271,000

$563,500

2019

$6,981 (+5.7%)

$282,400 + $261,700

$544,100

2018

$6,606 (+19.0%)

$264,800 + $245,300

$510,100

2017

$5,551 (+2.2%)

$252,200 + $173,800

$426,000

2016

$5,430 (+7.0%)

$233,100 + $169,400

$402,500

2015

$5,075 (+8.8%)

$217,900 + $158,600

$376,500

2014

$4,663 (+3.6%)

$211,100 + $153,800

$364,900

2013

$4,499 (+3.3%)

$211,100 + $155,000

$366,100

2012

$4,357 (+3.8%)

$211,100 + $155,000

$366,100

2011

$4,196 (+5.0%)

$211,100 + $155,000

$366,100

2010

$3,998 (+2.8%)

$214,900 + $152,600

$367,500

2009

$3,889

$218,100 + $154,800

$372,900

Tax history for 40 Friend St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,876 (+9.0%)

$423,600 + $417,600

$841,200

2025

$9,062 (+3.9%)

$402,000 + $396,400

$798,400

2024

$8,718 (+3.5%)

$390,100 + $384,800

$774,900

2023

$8,420 (+4.7%)

$361,200 + $356,600

$717,800

2022

$8,045 (+7.5%)

$328,400 + $324,600

$653,000

2021

$7,483 (+4.0%)

$305,100 + $282,700

$587,800

2020

$7,196 (+3.1%)

$292,500 + $271,000

$563,500

2019

$6,981 (+5.7%)

$282,400 + $261,700

$544,100

2018

$6,606 (+19.0%)

$264,800 + $245,300

$510,100

2017

$5,551 (+2.2%)

$252,200 + $173,800

$426,000

2016

$5,430 (+7.0%)

$233,100 + $169,400

$402,500

2015

$5,075 (+8.8%)

$217,900 + $158,600

$376,500

2014

$4,663 (+3.6%)

$211,100 + $153,800

$364,900

2013

$4,499 (+3.3%)

$211,100 + $155,000

$366,100

2012

$4,357 (+3.8%)

$211,100 + $155,000

$366,100

2011

$4,196 (+5.0%)

$211,100 + $155,000

$366,100

2010

$3,998 (+2.8%)

$214,900 + $152,600

$367,500

2009

$3,889

$218,100 + $154,800

$372,900

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

1,916

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3524126S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 60
Length: 10
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Exercise Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,915
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Vinyl, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Vinyl, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1368
Below Grade Finished Area: 547

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,062
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Walton
Middle Or Junior School: Galvin
High School: Wmhs

Location Information
Directions: Route 128 to Parker Road and onto Friend Street
UnparsedAddress: 40 Friend Street, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,916
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3524126S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

53% 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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Estimated sale price

$975,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 40 Friend St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$788,090
48 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2033 Sq. Ft.	$943,871

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$708,772
45 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$998,821

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$870,909
43 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,407

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