Welcome Home to 42 Hancock Rd in the desirable Lakeside Area of Wakefield. Prime location for this 4 bed, 2 bath home located steps to Lake Q and downtown, easy access to major highways, shopping and dining. This home has been fully remodeled from top to bottom and with no finish left untouched. Open concept kitchen and dining room with beautiful white shaker cabinets, island, quartz counters, tiled backsplash and SS appliances. Living room, Full Bath with tiled shower and tub, primary bedroom with WIC, 2nd bedroom, mudroom attached to 1 car garage and 1st floor laundry round out the main level. The 2nd floor features 2 large bedrooms and remodeled full bath with tiled shower and tub. New Heat Pump provides Central AC and forced air heat, all new plumbing, new 200 amp electrical with new overhead lighting, gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,925 sq ftLot Size
$538Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Gianatassio• CDG Realty Group
Bought with Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Opportunity knocks for the contractor,handy person, or Buyers looking for a great neighborhood and are willing to do some work! This 7 Room 4 Bedroom Gambrel Cape is located in a great Lakeside/ Dolbeare School neighborhood. Has been in the same family for years and awaits new owner's updates and ideas to bring it to life. Hardwood flooring, 2 full bathrooms. Some updates have been done including roof, gutters and windows, vinyl siding. Attached garage through breezeway off kitchen. Walk to Lake and Dolbeare. Perfect for handy Buyers looking to build some equity and live in one of Wakefield's most desired locations. Make your appointment to see privately or come by Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 11:30-1:00.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1984
Sold
$110,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,931 (+3.9%)
$379,700 + $319,100
$698,800
2024
$7,630 (+3.6%)
$368,500 + $309,700
$678,200
2023
$7,365 (+4.7%)
$341,200 + $286,700
$627,900
2022
$7,033 (+7.3%)
$310,200 + $260,700
$570,900
2021
$6,557 (+4.0%)
$288,200 + $226,900
$515,100
2020
$6,307 (+3.1%)
$276,300 + $217,600
$493,900
2019
$6,119 (+5.8%)
$266,800 + $210,100
$476,900
2018
$5,786 (+4.3%)
$250,100 + $196,700
$446,800
2017
$5,546 (+1.6%)
$238,200 + $187,400
$425,600
2016
$5,461 (+7.0%)
$220,100 + $184,700
$404,800
2015
$5,102 (+8.9%)
$205,800 + $172,700
$378,500
2014
$4,686 (+4.0%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2013
$4,507 (+3.3%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2012
$4,364 (+3.9%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2011
$4,202 (+6.9%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2010
$3,930 (+2.8%)
$203,000 + $158,200
$361,200
2009
$3,824
$206,000 + $160,600
$366,600
Tax history for 42 Hancock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,931 (+3.9%)
$379,700 + $319,100
$698,800
2024
$7,630 (+3.6%)
$368,500 + $309,700
$678,200
2023
$7,365 (+4.7%)
$341,200 + $286,700
$627,900
2022
$7,033 (+7.3%)
$310,200 + $260,700
$570,900
2021
$6,557 (+4.0%)
$288,200 + $226,900
$515,100
2020
$6,307 (+3.1%)
$276,300 + $217,600
$493,900
2019
$6,119 (+5.8%)
$266,800 + $210,100
$476,900
2018
$5,786 (+4.3%)
$250,100 + $196,700
$446,800
2017
$5,546 (+1.6%)
$238,200 + $187,400
$425,600
2016
$5,461 (+7.0%)
$220,100 + $184,700
$404,800
2015
$5,102 (+8.9%)
$205,800 + $172,700
$378,500
2014
$4,686 (+4.0%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2013
$4,507 (+3.3%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2012
$4,364 (+3.9%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2011
$4,202 (+6.9%)
$199,400 + $167,300
$366,700
2010
$3,930 (+2.8%)
$203,000 + $158,200
$361,200
2009
$3,824
$206,000 + $160,600
$366,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,710
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
162419S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,710
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,931
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling: Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lowell St to Pleasant St to Hancock Rd
UnparsedAddress: 42 Hancock Rd, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,710
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 162419S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dolbeare Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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Sun exposure
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
$888,000 – $1.08M
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