Great starter home for 1st time home buyers or downsizers with this highly sought after Greenwood neigbhorhood! Open concept kitchen into dining room. Back to front LR w/fireplace... Hardwood floors on both levels. Newly enclosed (unheated) sunroom for additional living space, plus LL finished space for office/playroom/family room/workout room...great storage! Corner lot/ 1 car garage and easy access to commuter rail, bus line, restaurants, schools,shops and highway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,504 sq ftLot Size
$702Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gina Jones• Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Bought with The Kim Perrotti Team• Leading Edge Real Estate
CLASSIC CAPE COD LOCATED IN A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD. JUST A SHORT WALK TO BUS, TRAIN SHOPPING AND SCHOOLS. FRONT TO BACK FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, ENCLOSED REAR PROCH, GREAT YARD. HOUSE IN NEED OF DECORATING AND SOME UPDATING.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,480 (+7.5%)
$388,400 + $248,700
$637,100
2025
$6,961 (+7.0%)
$373,900 + $239,400
$613,300
2024
$6,505 (+2.7%)
$347,800 + $230,400
$578,200
2023
$6,331 (+6.7%)
$324,600 + $215,100
$539,700
2022
$5,936 (+4.3%)
$289,800 + $192,000
$481,800
2021
$5,689 (+6.3%)
$265,000 + $181,900
$446,900
2020
$5,351 (+6.6%)
$248,400 + $170,600
$419,000
2019
$5,018 (+3.7%)
$231,900 + $159,200
$391,100
2018
$4,839 (+6.4%)
$221,500 + $152,200
$373,700
2017
$4,550 (−0.3%)
$207,000 + $142,200
$349,200
2016
$4,565 (+7.1%)
$204,400 + $134,000
$338,400
2015
$4,262 (+8.1%)
$191,000 + $125,200
$316,200
2014
$3,943 (+4.0%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2013
$3,791 (+3.3%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2012
$3,671 (+3.8%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2011
$3,535 (+7.2%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2010
$3,299 (+2.2%)
$190,700 + $112,500
$303,200
2009
$3,227
$194,600 + $114,800
$309,400
Tax history for 51 Meriam St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,480 (+7.5%)
$388,400 + $248,700
$637,100
2025
$6,961 (+7.0%)
$373,900 + $239,400
$613,300
2024
$6,505 (+2.7%)
$347,800 + $230,400
$578,200
2023
$6,331 (+6.7%)
$324,600 + $215,100
$539,700
2022
$5,936 (+4.3%)
$289,800 + $192,000
$481,800
2021
$5,689 (+6.3%)
$265,000 + $181,900
$446,900
2020
$5,351 (+6.6%)
$248,400 + $170,600
$419,000
2019
$5,018 (+3.7%)
$231,900 + $159,200
$391,100
2018
$4,839 (+6.4%)
$221,500 + $152,200
$373,700
2017
$4,550 (−0.3%)
$207,000 + $142,200
$349,200
2016
$4,565 (+7.1%)
$204,400 + $134,000
$338,400
2015
$4,262 (+8.1%)
$191,000 + $125,200
$316,200
2014
$3,943 (+4.0%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2013
$3,791 (+3.3%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2012
$3,671 (+3.8%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2011
$3,535 (+7.2%)
$186,300 + $122,200
$308,500
2010
$3,299 (+2.2%)
$190,700 + $112,500
$303,200
2009
$3,227
$194,600 + $114,800
$309,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,237
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2147397S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 200
Length: 20
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,006
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Green
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,331
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest to Meriam or Main to Meriam
UnparsedAddress: 51 Meriam St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,237
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2147397S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
60% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$672,000 – $813,000
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