Charming West Side 2 Family Home nestled in the heart of downtown, mere steps away from the North Ave-Haverhill Line commuter rail, the bustling downtown area, & the serene Lake Quanapowitt. Meticulously maintained, this property offers a fantastic opportunity for owner occupancy & rental income, an ideal investment with dual benefits.The sunlit spacious owner's unit spans the 2nd & 3rd floors, boasting 3 beds & 2 baths with beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. The eat-in kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, the main floor features 1 bed 1 bath. Enjoy the convenience of a private deck off the kitchen, office/den with access to a backyard patio. The 3rd floor encompasses 2 beds & 1 bath, complemented by a finished bonus room in the basement. Abundant closet space & storage contribute to the overall charm.The 1st floor rental unit is not deleaded. The 2nd floor unit and common area is certified treated for lead paint. Separate laundry facilities, gas/electric for each unit.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
3,999 sq ftLot Size
$447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by The Bill Butler Group• Leading Edge Real Estate
VERY SPAC 2 FAM IN WEST SIDE. WALK TO TRAIN, BUS, LAKE, & SHOP. 2ND FLR APT HAS 3 SEASON PRCH 8X14. ROOM HAS ELEC HEAT. APT HAS 2 FULL BTHS. PLENTY OF OFF-STREET PARK. GREAT OWN OR INVEST. PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE IN BOTH APTS.
MLS PIN #11048261
Jul 29, 1994
Sold
$165,000
$79/sq ft
Jun 20, 1994
Listing Removed
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Feb 25, 1994
Listed
$177,500
$85/sq ft
WESTSIDE 2 FAMILY. WALK TO TRAINS. REMODELED 2ND & 3RD FLR W/2 FULL BATHS & LARGE KITCHEN. 2 SEPARATE DRIVEWAYS. SEP. UTILITIES. FIREPLACE DOES NOT WORK.
Public Records
Dec 4, 1990
Sold
$180,300
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,699 (+9.7%)
$345,100 + $395,900
$741,000
2025
$7,933 (+1.5%)
$325,500 + $373,400
$698,900
2024
$7,817 (+5.2%)
$323,600 + $371,200
$694,800
2023
$7,432 (+4.5%)
$295,100 + $338,500
$633,600
2022
$7,110 (+4.5%)
$268,800 + $308,300
$577,100
2021
$6,802 (+6.6%)
$250,600 + $283,700
$534,300
2020
$6,379 (+4.7%)
$234,200 + $265,300
$499,500
2019
$6,093 (+7.3%)
$222,700 + $252,200
$474,900
2018
$5,677 (+6.4%)
$205,400 + $233,000
$438,400
2017
$5,338 (+5.8%)
$192,000 + $217,700
$409,700
2016
$5,045 (+7.1%)
$181,600 + $192,400
$374,000
2015
$4,711 (+9.7%)
$169,700 + $179,800
$349,500
2014
$4,294 (+4.0%)
$163,200 + $172,800
$336,000
2013
$4,129 (+1.5%)
$163,200 + $172,800
$336,000
2012
$4,067 (+3.8%)
$163,200 + $178,600
$341,800
2011
$3,917 (+1.7%)
$163,200 + $178,600
$341,800
2010
$3,850 (+1.6%)
$172,200 + $181,700
$353,900
2009
$3,788
$172,200 + $191,000
$363,200
Tax history for 47 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,699 (+9.7%)
$345,100 + $395,900
$741,000
2025
$7,933 (+1.5%)
$325,500 + $373,400
$698,900
2024
$7,817 (+5.2%)
$323,600 + $371,200
$694,800
2023
$7,432 (+4.5%)
$295,100 + $338,500
$633,600
2022
$7,110 (+4.5%)
$268,800 + $308,300
$577,100
2021
$6,802 (+6.6%)
$250,600 + $283,700
$534,300
2020
$6,379 (+4.7%)
$234,200 + $265,300
$499,500
2019
$6,093 (+7.3%)
$222,700 + $252,200
$474,900
2018
$5,677 (+6.4%)
$205,400 + $233,000
$438,400
2017
$5,338 (+5.8%)
$192,000 + $217,700
$409,700
2016
$5,045 (+7.1%)
$181,600 + $192,400
$374,000
2015
$4,711 (+9.7%)
$169,700 + $179,800
$349,500
2014
$4,294 (+4.0%)
$163,200 + $172,800
$336,000
2013
$4,129 (+1.5%)
$163,200 + $172,800
$336,000
2012
$4,067 (+3.8%)
$163,200 + $178,600
$341,800
2011
$3,917 (+1.7%)
$163,200 + $178,600
$341,800
2010
$3,850 (+1.6%)
$172,200 + $181,700
$353,900
2009
$3,788
$172,200 + $191,000
$363,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Laundry Room, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Sunroom
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,088
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,816.50
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: North Ave to Chestnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 47 Chestnut St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,088
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1456287S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
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
5/10 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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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
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Estimated sale price
$888,000 – $1.07M
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