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Off market oct 2023 for $740K

$1,086,407

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,080/mo

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2,704

sq ft

43 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Wonderful opportunity to live in what is arguably one of the best neighborhoods in the sought after West Side. Friend Street is a peaceful, tree lined cul de sac with great access to lake Quanapowitt, Walton School, Farmers Market, downtown restaurants and shops and the commuter rail and highway. This spacious home has a FP LR, large KIT, FR, DEN, 4 season sunroon with floor to ceiling windows with a slider to a private flagstone patio where you can unwind at the end of a long day plus a FR & 3/4 BTH on the main level of the home. There ar 4 BEDS and a second full bath plus access to the attic on the second level. The lower level features a large media room a great bonus room that can be whatever you desire...think workout/yoga room, home office etc. and it has direct access to the exterior. A one car attached garage and professionally landscaped 10,000+ yard complete the exterior. Homes in this area rarely become available so bring your HGTV ideas and make this home your own.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$402Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Howitt • Century 21 Tradition

Bought with Lynda Le • Thread Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73155861

Redfin Estimate

$1,086,407

$346K since sold in October 2023$24K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,150,000
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B
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C
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D
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$805,000
E
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F
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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

1 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 43 Friend St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,174 (+9.5%)

$412,000 + $454,600

$866,600

2025

$9,295 (+11.7%)

$390,900 + $428,000

$818,900

2024

$8,318 (+3.6%)

$379,400 + $360,000

$739,400

2023

$8,030 (+4.7%)

$351,300 + $333,300

$684,600

2022

$7,668 (+2.7%)

$319,400 + $303,000

$622,400

2021

$7,470 (+4.0%)

$296,700 + $290,100

$586,800

2020

$7,184 (+3.1%)

$284,500 + $278,100

$562,600

2019

$6,969 (+5.7%)

$274,700 + $268,500

$543,200

2018

$6,594 (+4.3%)

$257,500 + $251,700

$509,200

2017

$6,320 (+6.0%)

$245,200 + $239,800

$485,000

2016

$5,964 (+7.1%)

$226,700 + $215,400

$442,100

2015

$5,571 (+8.9%)

$211,900 + $201,400

$413,300

2014

$5,117 (+4.0%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2013

$4,921 (+3.3%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2012

$4,765 (+3.8%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2011

$4,589 (+7.2%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2010

$4,282 (+2.7%)

$209,000 + $184,600

$393,600

2009

$4,168

$212,200 + $187,400

$399,600

Tax history for 43 Friend St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,174 (+9.5%)

$412,000 + $454,600

$866,600

2025

$9,295 (+11.7%)

$390,900 + $428,000

$818,900

2024

$8,318 (+3.6%)

$379,400 + $360,000

$739,400

2023

$8,030 (+4.7%)

$351,300 + $333,300

$684,600

2022

$7,668 (+2.7%)

$319,400 + $303,000

$622,400

2021

$7,470 (+4.0%)

$296,700 + $290,100

$586,800

2020

$7,184 (+3.1%)

$284,500 + $278,100

$562,600

2019

$6,969 (+5.7%)

$274,700 + $268,500

$543,200

2018

$6,594 (+4.3%)

$257,500 + $251,700

$509,200

2017

$6,320 (+6.0%)

$245,200 + $239,800

$485,000

2016

$5,964 (+7.1%)

$226,700 + $215,400

$442,100

2015

$5,571 (+8.9%)

$211,900 + $201,400

$413,300

2014

$5,117 (+4.0%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2013

$4,921 (+3.3%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2012

$4,765 (+3.8%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2011

$4,589 (+7.2%)

$205,300 + $195,100

$400,400

2010

$4,282 (+2.7%)

$209,000 + $184,600

$393,600

2009

$4,168

$212,200 + $187,400

$399,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

2,705

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3393472S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 44
Length: 11
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Sconce

Living Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Archway

Family Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Dryer Hookup - Dual,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X8
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Pedestal Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bathroom - 3/4, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Slider, Media Room, Bonus Room, Foyer, Den, Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,704
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,030
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Prospect Street
UnparsedAddress: 43 Friend Street, 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, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,705
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3393472S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

54% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.03M – $1.25M

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Home values near 43 Friend St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$708,772
48 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2033 Sq. Ft.	$943,871

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$870,909
45 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$998,821

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1915 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,119
39 Friend Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1741 Sq. Ft.	$864,736

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