OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2018 for $652K

$1,004,108

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,329/mo

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2,203

sq ft

53 Prospect St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

In one of the most desirable areas on the West side, sits this beautiful Victorian two family home. This home boasts many upgrades while maintaining its' vintage charm. Otherwise, enjoy the income potential of two units, each with an enclosed porch/sun room and outdoor porches with sitting areas. In addition to a fireplace, the first floor unit has a wood burning stove in the living room. There are separate utilities for each unit in the basement as well as a third bathroom. Laundry hookups in the first floor unit and in the basement. In addition to the one car garage, the vast driveway can hold 6+ cars. Conveniently located close to the commuter rail, Lake Quannapowitt and many restaurants and shops. The first showings of this stately home will be at open house on Sunday, March 11, from 12:00 to 1:30.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

9,880 sq ftLot Size

$456Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Heidi Rossicone • Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Bought with Loraine Murtagh • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - HQ

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•Source:MLS PIN #72355495

Redfin Estimate

$1,004,108

$352K since sold in August 2018$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$660,000
A
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,120,000
C
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
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D
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SOLD FEB 6, 2026
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E
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129 High St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
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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

103.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$788K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Located on a semi busy street. One of the kitchen cabinet drawers hits the oven when opening. The 1st level unit has an abnormal layout. Tall ceilings throughout. Charming home.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 53 Prospect St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,541 (+6.7%)

$413,600 + $484,300

$897,900

2025

$9,878 (+5.9%)

$400,900 + $469,400

$870,300

2024

$9,324 (+2.8%)

$381,800 + $447,000

$828,800

2023

$9,074 (+6.6%)

$356,400 + $417,200

$773,600

2022

$8,509 (+9.5%)

$318,200 + $372,500

$690,700

2021

$7,773 (+5.9%)

$297,500 + $313,100

$610,600

2020

$7,339 (+3.2%)

$280,000 + $294,700

$574,700

2019

$7,110 (+3.8%)

$270,000 + $284,200

$554,200

2018

$6,851 (+2.4%)

$257,500 + $271,500

$529,000

2017

$6,692 (+11.6%)

$250,000 + $263,600

$513,600

2016

$5,998 (+2.1%)

$231,800 + $212,800

$444,600

2015

$5,877 (+5.5%)

$227,300 + $208,700

$436,000

2014

$5,572 (+9.7%)

$227,300 + $208,700

$436,000

2013

$5,079 (+1.5%)

$204,600 + $208,700

$413,300

2012

$5,003 (+3.8%)

$204,600 + $215,800

$420,400

2011

$4,818 (+3.4%)

$204,600 + $215,800

$420,400

2010

$4,659 (+1.6%)

$206,100 + $222,100

$428,200

2009

$4,586

$206,100 + $233,600

$439,700

Tax history for 53 Prospect St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,541 (+6.7%)

$413,600 + $484,300

$897,900

2025

$9,878 (+5.9%)

$400,900 + $469,400

$870,300

2024

$9,324 (+2.8%)

$381,800 + $447,000

$828,800

2023

$9,074 (+6.6%)

$356,400 + $417,200

$773,600

2022

$8,509 (+9.5%)

$318,200 + $372,500

$690,700

2021

$7,773 (+5.9%)

$297,500 + $313,100

$610,600

2020

$7,339 (+3.2%)

$280,000 + $294,700

$574,700

2019

$7,110 (+3.8%)

$270,000 + $284,200

$554,200

2018

$6,851 (+2.4%)

$257,500 + $271,500

$529,000

2017

$6,692 (+11.6%)

$250,000 + $263,600

$513,600

2016

$5,998 (+2.1%)

$231,800 + $212,800

$444,600

2015

$5,877 (+5.5%)

$227,300 + $208,700

$436,000

2014

$5,572 (+9.7%)

$227,300 + $208,700

$436,000

2013

$5,079 (+1.5%)

$204,600 + $208,700

$413,300

2012

$5,003 (+3.8%)

$204,600 + $215,800

$420,400

2011

$4,818 (+3.4%)

$204,600 + $215,800

$420,400

2010

$4,659 (+1.6%)

$206,100 + $222,100

$428,200

2009

$4,586

$206,100 + $233,600

$439,700

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1964

Sq. Ft.

2,203

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3032977S

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: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Sunroom

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,203
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,851
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: North Avenue to Prospect Street, Corner of Nichols and Prospect.
UnparsedAddress: 53 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,203
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3032977S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$954,000 – $1.16M

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Home values near 53 Prospect St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Prospect Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1970 Sq. Ft.	$984,937
60 Prospect Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1873 Sq. Ft.	$825,248

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Prospect Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2361 Sq. Ft.	$894,906
56 Prospect Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1313 Sq. Ft.	$742,041

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Prospect Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3745 Sq. Ft.	$1,368,051
63 Prospect Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2977 Sq. Ft.	$1,548,593

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