OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2020 for $700K

$1,101,634

•

3,564

sq ft

49-A Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Showings start Tuesday September 8th. Diamond in the rough, ready and waiting for your updates to re make into it a fantastic income producing multi family or possible condo conversion. Bring your ideas for this spacious home, ideally located close to the commuter rail, the downtown area and lake. three separate oil fired heating systems, electric baseboard, three separate gas hot water heaters, nice off street parking with two driveways and unfinished attic space make this an ideal investment opportunity for those looking for a project. Buyers and Buyers agent to do their own diligence. Being sold in AS IS condition. Buyers responsible for Certificate of compliance if required and final clean out.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

6,978 sq ftLot Size

$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

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

Bought with Candice Pagliarulo Hodgson • Lyv Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72710282

Redfin Estimate

$1,101,634

$402K since sold in November 2020$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 29.9% higher than the average sale price ($848K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$949,000
A
6 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
4 Pleasant St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JAN 29, 2026
$850,000
B
6 beds3 baths3,278 sq ft
51 Crescent St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$819,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,678 sq ft
42 Woodland Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$825,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft
18 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$689,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,318 sq ft
48 Valley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$955,000
F
7 beds3 baths2,625 sq ft
22 Armory St, 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

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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Sale history for 49-A Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$8,740 (+0.4%)

$293,800 + $415,600

$709,400

2021

$8,709 (+6.6%)

$273,900 + $410,200

$684,100

2020

$8,166 (+4.7%)

$256,000 + $383,500

$639,500

2019

$7,801 (+7.4%)

$243,400 + $364,600

$608,000

2018

$7,266 (+6.3%)

$224,500 + $336,600

$561,100

2017

$6,833 (+7.5%)

$209,900 + $314,500

$524,400

2016

$6,356 (+7.1%)

$198,500 + $272,700

$471,200

2015

$5,935 (+9.7%)

$185,500 + $254,800

$440,300

2014

$5,411 (+4.0%)

$178,400 + $245,000

$423,400

2013

$5,204 (+1.1%)

$178,400 + $245,000

$423,400

2012

$5,146 (+3.9%)

$178,400 + $254,000

$432,400

2011

$4,955 (+1.5%)

$178,400 + $254,000

$432,400

2010

$4,882 (+1.1%)

$188,200 + $260,500

$448,700

2009

$4,830

$188,200 + $274,900

$463,100

Tax history for 49-A Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$8,740 (+0.4%)

$293,800 + $415,600

$709,400

2021

$8,709 (+6.6%)

$273,900 + $410,200

$684,100

2020

$8,166 (+4.7%)

$256,000 + $383,500

$639,500

2019

$7,801 (+7.4%)

$243,400 + $364,600

$608,000

2018

$7,266 (+6.3%)

$224,500 + $336,600

$561,100

2017

$6,833 (+7.5%)

$209,900 + $314,500

$524,400

2016

$6,356 (+7.1%)

$198,500 + $272,700

$471,200

2015

$5,935 (+9.7%)

$185,500 + $254,800

$440,300

2014

$5,411 (+4.0%)

$178,400 + $245,000

$423,400

2013

$5,204 (+1.1%)

$178,400 + $245,000

$423,400

2012

$5,146 (+3.9%)

$178,400 + $254,000

$432,400

2011

$4,955 (+1.5%)

$178,400 + $254,000

$432,400

2010

$4,882 (+1.1%)

$188,200 + $260,500

$448,700

2009

$4,830

$188,200 + $274,900

$463,100

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1952

Sq. Ft.

3,564

Year built

1880

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

817204

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 6, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Varies, Laminate
Interior Features: Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Living Room

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,564
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,166
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, 60 Amps/Less

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Oil, Gravity, Electric
Heating Units: 3
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: North Ave to Chestnut, corner of Emerson
UnparsedAddress: 49-A Chestnut St, Wakefield MA 01880

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,564
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Middlesex County
APN: 817204

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 6, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

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 • 1.5mi

7/10

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$1.05M – $1.27M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Chestnut Street Unit 1, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$680,358
50 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2761 Sq. Ft.	$963,750

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Chestnut Street Unit 3, Wakefield, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 725 Sq. Ft.	$345,093
52 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2608 Sq. Ft.	$1,069,390

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 10 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3257 Sq. Ft.	$1,279,465
54 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3438 Sq. Ft.	$1,113,556

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