This tastefully updated Colonial offering the perfect blend of comfort and style is located in the Greenwood section with proximity to shopping, restaurants and commuting routes. The first floor has a living room, dining room, a stylish kitchen with a coffered ceiling, all new cabinets, granite counter tops and Thermador appliances, an updated half bath with a first floor laundry and a spacious mudroom with built ins. The second floor offers three bedrooms, the primary bedroom with a walk in closet and an updated full bathroom. The fourth bedroom plus an additional room/ office is located on the third floor. Hardwood floors, custom woodwork & built ins, ample off street parking, deck, a large yard with landscape lighting, stone walls, detached garage and more. Some additional updates include ~all new replacement windows ~ new roof on the house and garage ~ exterior and interior painted. Please see all attachments.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
8,019 sq ftLot Size
$543Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sumi Sinnatamby• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
The perfect winter project is here for you to get started and be ready for the spring market or invest some of your sweat equity and receive a well deserved payoff for your hardwork with a great place to call home in a wonderful neighborhood. Either way this is a great opportunity for someone willing to invest the time and energy to bring this Greenwood colonial back to its time as a pristine home on a quiet corner lot. The location is a short distance to the commuter rail and bus line for easy commuting. Take advantage of Wakefield's evolving Greenwood with its restaurants and growing businesses. The property is in need of updates and that is reflected in the price. Three levels of living space include an enclosed three season porch, handsome rail with newel post lead to three second floor bedrooms and two finished rooms on the top floor, walk out basement, newer oil tanks, forced warm air and gas in the property for easy conversion. Farmers porch, garage add to the charm and upside!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,714 (+9.6%)
$388,500 + $268,600
$657,100
2025
$7,037 (+1.5%)
$366,400 + $253,600
$620,000
2024
$6,935 (+5.1%)
$364,300 + $252,100
$616,400
2023
$6,598 (+4.5%)
$332,200 + $230,300
$562,500
2022
$6,316 (+0.4%)
$302,600 + $210,100
$512,700
2021
$6,289 (+6.6%)
$282,000 + $212,000
$494,000
2020
$5,897 (+4.7%)
$263,700 + $198,100
$461,800
2019
$5,634 (+7.4%)
$250,700 + $188,400
$439,100
2018
$5,246 (+6.3%)
$231,200 + $173,900
$405,100
2017
$4,934
$216,100 + $162,600
$378,700
2016
$4,931 (+7.0%)
$204,500 + $161,000
$365,500
2015
$4,607 (+9.7%)
$191,100 + $150,700
$341,800
2014
$4,201 (+7.1%)
$183,700 + $145,000
$328,700
2013
$3,921 (+3.3%)
$183,700 + $135,300
$319,000
2012
$3,796 (+3.8%)
$183,700 + $135,300
$319,000
2011
$3,656 (+4.2%)
$183,700 + $135,300
$319,000
2010
$3,509 (+4.3%)
$193,900 + $128,600
$322,500
2009
$3,364
$193,900 + $128,600
$322,500
Tax history for 40 Harrison Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,714 (+9.6%)
$388,500 + $268,600
$657,100
2025
$7,037 (+1.5%)
$366,400 + $253,600
$620,000
2024
$6,935 (+5.1%)
$364,300 + $252,100
$616,400
2023
$6,598 (+4.5%)
$332,200 + $230,300
$562,500
2022
$6,316 (+0.4%)
$302,600 + $210,100
$512,700
2021
$6,289 (+6.6%)
$282,000 + $212,000
$494,000
2020
$5,897 (+4.7%)
$263,700 + $198,100
$461,800
2019
$5,634 (+7.4%)
$250,700 + $188,400
$439,100
2018
$5,246 (+6.3%)
$231,200 + $173,900
$405,100
2017
$4,934
$216,100 + $162,600
$378,700
2016
$4,931 (+7.0%)
$204,500 + $161,000
$365,500
2015
$4,607 (+9.7%)
$191,100 + $150,700
$341,800
2014
$4,201 (+7.1%)
$183,700 + $145,000
$328,700
2013
$3,921 (+3.3%)
$183,700 + $135,300
$319,000
2012
$3,796 (+3.8%)
$183,700 + $135,300
$319,000
2011
$3,656 (+4.2%)
$183,700 + $135,300
$319,000
2010
$3,509 (+4.3%)
$193,900 + $128,600
$322,500
2009
$3,364
$193,900 + $128,600
$322,500
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,504
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
156167S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile