Off market may 2008 for $415K

$960,696

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,714/mo

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2,177

sq ft

42 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING WAKEFIELD HAS TO OFFER, INCLUDING DOWNTOWN, SHOPPING, COMMUTER RAIL AND FABULOUS LAKE QUANNAPOWITT! FEATURES UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHS. HIGH CEILINGS AND HARDWOOD. SECOND FLOOR UNIT HAS USE OF "THIRD" FLOOR BONUS SPACE OFFERING ADDITIONAL FULL BATH/WET BAR. GREAT FOR WORK OUT AREA, HOME OFFICE OR SECOND BEDROOM. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT FIND.!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

6,747 sq ftLot Size

$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Cathy Paolillo • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Rosa Molettieri • Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #70711875

Redfin Estimate

$960,696

$546K since sold in May 2008$20K since October

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$835,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,924 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$825,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft
18 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUL 3, 2026
$785,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,246 sq ft
19 Wakefield Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$860,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,603 sq ft
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Market trends in 01880, MA

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0.5% MoM

Median sale price

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$407 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70711875

May 5, 2008

Sold

$415,000

$191/sq ft

Mar 20, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Feb 13, 2008

Listed

$435,000

$200/sq ft

MLS PIN #70088963

Jan 3, 2005

Sold

$474,000

$218/sq ft

Nov 22, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2004

Listed

$499,000

$229/sq ft

Great 2 family with lots of curb appeal. Lovely corner lot situated within walking distance to the center and commuter rail. 1st floor has been completely renovated featuring a new kit. and 2 new bths,(MBR has full bath). Exterior updates include 8 yr. old architectural shingled roof, newly painted, new windows (except for 3), newer cedar shingles and new porch. 1st floor boiler was installed in the spring. Two additional rooms and full bath on third floor heated by electric.

MLS PIN #11048591

Aug 11, 1994

Sold

$174,000

$80/sq ft

Jun 16, 1994

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 1994

Listed

$179,000

$82/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 11, 1985

Sold

$170,000

$78/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,026 (+9.6%)

$374,800 + $479,200

$854,000

2025

$9,145 (+1.5%)

$353,500 + $452,200

$805,700

2024

$9,011 (+5.1%)

$351,400 + $449,600

$801,000

2023

$8,573 (+4.5%)

$320,500 + $410,400

$730,900

2022

$8,206 (+5.1%)

$291,900 + $374,200

$666,100

2021

$7,807 (+6.6%)

$272,100 + $341,200

$613,300

2020

$7,321 (+4.7%)

$254,300 + $319,000

$573,300

2019

$6,994 (+7.4%)

$241,800 + $303,300

$545,100

2018

$6,514 (+6.4%)

$223,100 + $279,900

$503,000

2017

$6,124 (+6.0%)

$208,500 + $261,500

$470,000

2016

$5,780 (+7.0%)

$197,200 + $231,300

$428,500

2015

$5,400 (+9.6%)

$184,300 + $216,300

$400,600

2014

$4,925 (+4.0%)

$177,200 + $208,200

$385,400

2013

$4,737 (+1.5%)

$177,200 + $208,200

$385,400

2012

$4,667 (+3.8%)

$177,200 + $215,000

$392,200

2011

$4,495 (+1.8%)

$177,200 + $215,000

$392,200

2010

$4,414 (+1.5%)

$187,000 + $218,700

$405,700

2009

$4,347

$187,000 + $229,800

$416,800

Tax history for 42 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,026 (+9.6%)

$374,800 + $479,200

$854,000

2025

$9,145 (+1.5%)

$353,500 + $452,200

$805,700

2024

$9,011 (+5.1%)

$351,400 + $449,600

$801,000

2023

$8,573 (+4.5%)

$320,500 + $410,400

$730,900

2022

$8,206 (+5.1%)

$291,900 + $374,200

$666,100

2021

$7,807 (+6.6%)

$272,100 + $341,200

$613,300

2020

$7,321 (+4.7%)

$254,300 + $319,000

$573,300

2019

$6,994 (+7.4%)

$241,800 + $303,300

$545,100

2018

$6,514 (+6.4%)

$223,100 + $279,900

$503,000

2017

$6,124 (+6.0%)

$208,500 + $261,500

$470,000

2016

$5,780 (+7.0%)

$197,200 + $231,300

$428,500

2015

$5,400 (+9.6%)

$184,300 + $216,300

$400,600

2014

$4,925 (+4.0%)

$177,200 + $208,200

$385,400

2013

$4,737 (+1.5%)

$177,200 + $208,200

$385,400

2012

$4,667 (+3.8%)

$177,200 + $215,000

$392,200

2011

$4,495 (+1.8%)

$177,200 + $215,000

$392,200

2010

$4,414 (+1.5%)

$187,000 + $218,700

$405,700

2009

$4,347

$187,000 + $229,800

$416,800

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1952

Sq. Ft.

2,178

Year built

1885

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2518547S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: Floored Attic, Other, Living Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,177
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,369.52
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Steam
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Prospect to Chestnut
UnparsedAddress: 42 Chestnut Street, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,178
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2518547S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

56% 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

$913,000 – $1.11M

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Home values near 42 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,165,328
50 Tuttle St Apt 16, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 526 Sq. Ft.	$335,865
50 Tuttle St Apt 12, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 526 Sq. Ft.	$374,970
50 Tuttle St Apt 9, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 526 Sq. Ft.	$337,969
50 Tuttle St Apt 6, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 707 Sq. Ft.	$395,012
50 Tuttle St Apt 2, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 490 Sq. Ft.	$327,155
50 Tuttle St Apt 9,1, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 526 Sq. Ft.	$365,311

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Murray St, Wakefield, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2365 Sq. Ft.	$1,022,962
50 Tuttle St Apt 15, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 707 Sq. Ft.	$418,281
50 Tuttle St Apt 11, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 707 Sq. Ft.	$388,358
50 Tuttle St Apt 8, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 528 Sq. Ft.	$344,996
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50 Tuttle St Apt 1, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 520 Sq. Ft.	$334,686
50 Tuttle St Apt 12, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 526 Sq. Ft.	$360,128

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50 Tuttle St Apt 14, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 707 Sq. Ft.	$389,987
50 Tuttle St Apt 10, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 707 Sq. Ft.	$421,268
50 Tuttle St Apt 5, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 526 Sq. Ft.	$359,450
50 Tuttle St Apt 3, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 485 Sq. Ft.	$327,005
50 Tuttle St Apt 13, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 526 Sq. Ft.	$337,705
50 Tuttle St Apt 2, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 490 Sq. Ft.	$323,709

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