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Off Market Jun 2023 for $780K

$926,003

•

2,158

sq ft

42 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Beautiful Cape in the very BEST area of Wakefield!!! Amazing 30,000+ sf level lot "Thistle Farm", with endless perennials that have this property popping in blooms from Spring through Fall!!! Neighbors have marveled at the owners green thumb for years and years, simply stunning!!!!! Open kitchen/diningroom, first floor fireplaced livingroom, fabulous and cozy familyroom with propane fired woodstove, rich paneled walls, vaulted wood beamed ceiling and window air conditioner. Updated thermo windows, Cedar Impression vinyl siding, huge deck and a breezeway are right off the kitchen. Newer heat with 2 zones, workshop in lower level, unfinished fireplaced room in lower level, large shed in rear yard. Seller would like to sell home with most furnishings included------ see listing broker for details, car in garage is not included in sale. Ideal location near everything, easy access to Lake Quannapowitt, major highways, train to Boston, Bus to Oak Grove Orange Line and Downtown Wakefield!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bill Donohue • Century 21 Tradition

Bought with Madelyn Farrell • J. Mulkerin Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73107446

Redfin Estimate

$926,003

$146K since sold in June 2023$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($944K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$910,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,128 sq ft
8 Brackett Ave, Stoneham, MA 02180
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,015,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,755 sq ft
105 Macarthur Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,025,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,589 sq ft
84 Curtis St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$785,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,888 sq ft
26 Curve St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$985,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,101 sq ft
84 Converse St, Stoneham, MA 02180

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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.5%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 42 Parker Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,702 (+0.8%)

$426,600 + $340,100

$766,700

2024

$8,634 (+3.6%)

$414,100 + $353,400

$767,500

2023

$8,337 (+4.7%)

$383,400 + $327,300

$710,700

2022

$7,960 (+5.2%)

$348,500 + $297,600

$646,100

2021

$7,564 (+4.0%)

$327,400 + $266,800

$594,200

2020

$7,273 (+3.1%)

$313,800 + $255,700

$569,500

2019

$7,055 (+5.7%)

$303,000 + $246,900

$549,900

2018

$6,677 (+4.4%)

$284,100 + $231,500

$515,600

2017

$6,398 (+3.3%)

$270,500 + $220,500

$491,000

2016

$6,193 (+7.0%)

$252,300 + $206,800

$459,100

2015

$5,787 (+8.9%)

$235,900 + $193,400

$429,300

2014

$5,315 (+4.0%)

$228,500 + $187,400

$415,900

2013

$5,113 (+3.3%)

$228,500 + $187,500

$416,000

2012

$4,950 (+3.8%)

$228,500 + $187,500

$416,000

2011

$4,767 (+8.7%)

$228,500 + $187,500

$416,000

2010

$4,386 (+2.7%)

$231,300 + $171,800

$403,100

2009

$4,269

$234,900 + $174,400

$409,300

Tax history for 42 Parker Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,702 (+0.8%)

$426,600 + $340,100

$766,700

2024

$8,634 (+3.6%)

$414,100 + $353,400

$767,500

2023

$8,337 (+4.7%)

$383,400 + $327,300

$710,700

2022

$7,960 (+5.2%)

$348,500 + $297,600

$646,100

2021

$7,564 (+4.0%)

$327,400 + $266,800

$594,200

2020

$7,273 (+3.1%)

$313,800 + $255,700

$569,500

2019

$7,055 (+5.7%)

$303,000 + $246,900

$549,900

2018

$6,677 (+4.4%)

$284,100 + $231,500

$515,600

2017

$6,398 (+3.3%)

$270,500 + $220,500

$491,000

2016

$6,193 (+7.0%)

$252,300 + $206,800

$459,100

2015

$5,787 (+8.9%)

$235,900 + $193,400

$429,300

2014

$5,315 (+4.0%)

$228,500 + $187,400

$415,900

2013

$5,113 (+3.3%)

$228,500 + $187,500

$416,000

2012

$4,950 (+3.8%)

$228,500 + $187,500

$416,000

2011

$4,767 (+8.7%)

$228,500 + $187,500

$416,000

2010

$4,386 (+2.7%)

$231,300 + $171,800

$403,100

2009

$4,269

$234,900 + $174,400

$409,300

*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

0.69 Acres

Year renovated

1960

Sq. Ft.

2,158

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1791484S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 400
Length: 20
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Office Room Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,158
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.69
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,337
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Prospect St to Parker
UnparsedAddress: 42 Parker Road, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,158
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1791484S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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

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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Historical weather

Wakefield, MA • 01880

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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

$880,000 – $1.07M

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Home values near 42 Parker Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,038,069
46 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2014 Sq. Ft.	$878,342

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2666 Sq. Ft.	$1,266,263
50 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,042,264

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$1,498,911
54 Parker Rd, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$886,903

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