OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2021 for $770K

$864,600

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,056/mo

•

2,975

sq ft

42 Butler Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Welcome home to this beautiful NEWLY renovated three bedroom home, new paint through the house inside and outside. A new roof and so many more upgrades through out this home. The kitchen has all new white cabinets with new stainless steel appliances, large granite island table, and tile flooring. There's a three season porch right off the kitchen that over looks the huge yard. This spacious family room has a large picture window, built ins, hardwood flooring, and fireplace which is perfect for family gathering. The bathroom shower is all tile with sliding door, pedestal sink and a linen closet. The finished basement can be for an in-law apartment for a family member. There is a large bedroom with closet, spacious family room with fireplace, kitchen with granite island, all new cabinets, tile flooring and a full bathroom with tile shower with glass doors. This location in Wakefield is perfect to enjoy Lake Quannapowitt, down town, and easy access to highways.OPEN HOUSES CANCELED!!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.89 acresLot Size

$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jill Michaud • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Nikolas Amicone • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72924031

Redfin Estimate

$864,600

$95K since sold in December 2021$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($833K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$795,000
A
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$905,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,163 sq ft
8 Indian Ln, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$840,000
C
4 beds2 baths3,257 sq ft
11 Wilson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$815,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
277 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$770,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,889 sq ft
10 Richardson Cir, Saugus, MA 01906
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$871,900
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,448 sq ft
276 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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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

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Sale history for 42 Butler Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72924031

Dec 23, 2021

Sold

$770,000

$259/sq ft

Dec 2, 2021

Contingent

—

Dec 1, 2021

Listed

$699,000

$235/sq ft

MLS PIN #72845917

Jul 30, 2021

Sold

$500,000

$168/sq ft

Jun 28, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 16, 2021

Listed

$425,000

$143/sq ft

+18

Great location...This ranch situated on.89 acres is in need of updating/ rehab/ peeling paint will not pass FHA.Can be purchased alone or in Tandem with 38 Butler Avenue (MLS #: 72845915) on .74 acres to possibly combine lots. Buyers agent to perform their own due diligence.This home itself offers a large living room w/ brick fireplace;3 good sized bedrooms; a large EIK w/screened porch & 4 piece bath on the first floor. In the partially finished lower level there is a bedroom & living room w/ brick fireplace all C-Tile floors. A full bath w/shower & kitchenette eating area. Laundry is located in unfinished area w/ large storage area.Sump pump & vapor barrier in place & some active water leaks. 1 car attached garage on poured concrete foundation. Please send proof of funds prior to setting up showing.The scheduled showing date Monday 6/21/21 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.Property is being sold as is where is & subject to seller finding suitable housing & possible leaseback.

Public Records

Dec 1, 2000

Sold

$247,500

$83/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,684 (+9.0%)

$434,400 + $305,300

$739,700

2025

$7,965 (+4.0%)

$412,200 + $289,600

$701,800

2024

$7,662 (+3.6%)

$400,000 + $281,100

$681,100

2023

$7,398 (+12.6%)

$370,400 + $260,300

$630,700

2022

$6,570 (+3.7%)

$336,700 + $196,600

$533,300

2021

$6,334 (+4.0%)

$317,800 + $179,800

$497,600

2020

$6,091 (+3.1%)

$304,700 + $172,300

$477,000

2019

$5,909 (+5.7%)

$294,200 + $166,400

$460,600

2018

$5,592 (+4.4%)

$275,800 + $156,000

$431,800

2017

$5,358 (+1.8%)

$262,600 + $148,600

$411,200

2016

$5,261 (+7.0%)

$245,900 + $144,100

$390,000

2015

$4,915 (+8.9%)

$229,900 + $134,700

$364,600

2014

$4,514 (+4.0%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2013

$4,341 (+3.3%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2012

$4,203 (+3.8%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2011

$4,048 (+5.7%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2010

$3,830 (+2.7%)

$224,900 + $127,100

$352,000

2009

$3,728

$228,400 + $129,000

$357,400

Tax history for 42 Butler Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,684 (+9.0%)

$434,400 + $305,300

$739,700

2025

$7,965 (+4.0%)

$412,200 + $289,600

$701,800

2024

$7,662 (+3.6%)

$400,000 + $281,100

$681,100

2023

$7,398 (+12.6%)

$370,400 + $260,300

$630,700

2022

$6,570 (+3.7%)

$336,700 + $196,600

$533,300

2021

$6,334 (+4.0%)

$317,800 + $179,800

$497,600

2020

$6,091 (+3.1%)

$304,700 + $172,300

$477,000

2019

$5,909 (+5.7%)

$294,200 + $166,400

$460,600

2018

$5,592 (+4.4%)

$275,800 + $156,000

$431,800

2017

$5,358 (+1.8%)

$262,600 + $148,600

$411,200

2016

$5,261 (+7.0%)

$245,900 + $144,100

$390,000

2015

$4,915 (+8.9%)

$229,900 + $134,700

$364,600

2014

$4,514 (+4.0%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2013

$4,341 (+3.3%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2012

$4,203 (+3.8%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2011

$4,048 (+5.7%)

$222,700 + $130,500

$353,200

2010

$3,830 (+2.7%)

$224,900 + $127,100

$352,000

2009

$3,728

$228,400 + $129,000

$357,400

*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

1.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

38,760

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

2,975

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3522398S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,975
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.89
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,334.45
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 42 Butler Avenue, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,975
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3522398S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 21, 2024

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Dolbeare Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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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 98° 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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Estimated sale price

$822,000 – $995,000

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Home values near 42 Butler Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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34 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,392,211

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$730,875
38 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$820,526

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$798,637
33 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2436 Sq. Ft.	$929,490

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