OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2014 for $527K

$1,047,575

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,511/mo

•

2,144

sq ft

44 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Exceptional West Side brick ranch on a quiet Cul-De-Sac. This unique home features an open floor plan and includes an updated kitchen with granite counters and recessed lighting. The living room and dining room feature a dual sided fireplace and steps down to a Spacious 1st floor familyroom with stone fireplace. The family room features a volume ceiling and lots of windows. It leads to a private heated in ground, gunite pool with a cabana and 1/2 bath. This outside oasis also features a fenced yard and concrete game area. The lower level is finished with 2 rooms and a 3/4 bath. Central Air, security and 2 car garage complete this custom Brick home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

10,230 sq ftLot Size

$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Barrett • Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Bought with The Kim Perrotti Team • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #71683063

Redfin Estimate

$1,047,575

$520K since sold in August 2014$22K since September

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($979K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,150,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,034 sq ft
71 Converse St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$805,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,984 sq ft
72 Eustis Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JAN 22, 2026
$902,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,915 sq ft
40 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,230,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,797 sq ft
5 Alpine Cir, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$875,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,119 sq ft
12 Lawndale Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$910,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,221 sq ft
79 West Park Dr, 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

1 days MoM

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5 MoM

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The kitchen has been updated within the last few years. There is an addition located in the rear of the home. The addition is used as a living room that has views to the in-ground pool. The basement is finished. The backyard is very private. The home...
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Sale history for 44 Friend St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71683063

Aug 14, 2014

Sold

$527,500

$246/sq ft

Jun 11, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 11, 2014

Price Changed

$539,900

$252/sq ft

May 30, 2014

Price Changed

$554,900

$259/sq ft

May 16, 2014

Listed

$564,900

$263/sq ft

MLS PIN #70369570

Jun 15, 2006

Sold

$554,000

$258/sq ft

Apr 24, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 18, 2006

Listed

$523,500

$244/sq ft

Unique west side brick ranch on a quiet cul-de-dac. This home features an open floor plan and includes an updated kitchen. The living room, dining room & step down 1st floor familyroom all have fireplaces. There is a heated inground gunite pool with a cabana and 1/2 bath. The lower level is finished with a full bath and a wet bar. A few of the many recent updates include a rebuilt driveway and retaining wall, a granite front stairway, walkway, central air, electric and roof. A must see.

MLS PIN #30291208

May 28, 1999

Sold

$325,000

$152/sq ft

Apr 13, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Feb 5, 1999

Listed

$339,000

$158/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,648 (+8.9%)

$414,300 + $407,500

$821,800

2025

$8,856 (+3.9%)

$393,100 + $387,200

$780,300

2024

$8,523 (+3.5%)

$381,500 + $376,100

$757,600

2023

$8,238 (+4.6%)

$353,200 + $349,100

$702,300

2022

$7,877 (+5.9%)

$321,100 + $318,300

$639,400

2021

$7,437 (+4.0%)

$298,400 + $285,800

$584,200

2020

$7,150 (+3.1%)

$286,000 + $273,900

$559,900

2019

$6,937 (+5.7%)

$276,200 + $264,500

$540,700

2018

$6,564 (+4.3%)

$258,900 + $248,000

$506,900

2017

$6,291 (+0.6%)

$246,600 + $236,200

$482,800

2016

$6,253 (+6.9%)

$227,900 + $235,600

$463,500

2015

$5,849 (+8.8%)

$213,000 + $220,900

$433,900

2014

$5,377 (+3.0%)

$206,400 + $214,300

$420,700

2013

$5,220 (+3.3%)

$206,400 + $218,300

$424,700

2012

$5,054 (+3.8%)

$206,400 + $218,300

$424,700

2011

$4,867 (+7.2%)

$206,400 + $218,300

$424,700

2010

$4,542 (+2.8%)

$210,100 + $207,400

$417,500

2009

$4,419

$213,300 + $210,400

$423,700

Tax history for 44 Friend St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,648 (+8.9%)

$414,300 + $407,500

$821,800

2025

$8,856 (+3.9%)

$393,100 + $387,200

$780,300

2024

$8,523 (+3.5%)

$381,500 + $376,100

$757,600

2023

$8,238 (+4.6%)

$353,200 + $349,100

$702,300

2022

$7,877 (+5.9%)

$321,100 + $318,300

$639,400

2021

$7,437 (+4.0%)

$298,400 + $285,800

$584,200

2020

$7,150 (+3.1%)

$286,000 + $273,900

$559,900

2019

$6,937 (+5.7%)

$276,200 + $264,500

$540,700

2018

$6,564 (+4.3%)

$258,900 + $248,000

$506,900

2017

$6,291 (+0.6%)

$246,600 + $236,200

$482,800

2016

$6,253 (+6.9%)

$227,900 + $235,600

$463,500

2015

$5,849 (+8.8%)

$213,000 + $220,900

$433,900

2014

$5,377 (+3.0%)

$206,400 + $214,300

$420,700

2013

$5,220 (+3.3%)

$206,400 + $218,300

$424,700

2012

$5,054 (+3.8%)

$206,400 + $218,300

$424,700

2011

$4,867 (+7.2%)

$206,400 + $218,300

$424,700

2010

$4,542 (+2.8%)

$210,100 + $207,400

$417,500

2009

$4,419

$213,300 + $210,400

$423,700

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1974

Sq. Ft.

2,574

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3603932S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4

Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 18
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,144
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Cabana, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Cabana

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,376.55
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker to Friend
UnparsedAddress: 44 Friend St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,574
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3603932S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

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 • 2.1mi

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, 14 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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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

$996,000 – $1.21M

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Home values near 44 Friend St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$723,963
48 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2033 Sq. Ft.	$942,774

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$880,672
45 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$993,830

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1915 Sq. Ft.	$1,033,621
43 Friend St, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,022

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