Off market jun 2023 for $750K

$888,597

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,678/mo

•

1,882

sq ft

56 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Storybook home w/ tons of charm throughout! Enclosed front porch makes a great mudroom Welcoming foyer & living room featuring a colorful decorative antique fireplace. Dining & sitting rooms are kept cozy & warm in the winter by the shared wood-burning fireplace. A newly-floored eat-in-kitchen has tons of sunlight with its skylights & sliding door that leads to the large deck & patio where you can sip coffee, grill, or entertain friends. Enjoy the view of a delightfully landscaped yard/garden offering layers of visual interest! 2nd floor of home offers 2 to 3 bedrooms, a separate walk-in closet, and a full bath. 3rd (pass-through) bedroom makes a great office, nursery, or playroom. A charming 2nd staircase leads from the full bath down to the kitchen in the rear of the house. A large shed and full walk-up attic offer plenty of storage space. 2 blocks from Galvin school, 1/2 mile from downtown shops & restaurants. Convenient to Lake Q, Hwy 95 & 93. Under 1 mi to T stop. OFFERS MON 3pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by BLINK Estates Group • eXp Realty LLC

Bought with Ellen & Janis Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73100195

Redfin Estimate

$888,597

$139K since sold in June 2023$15K since October

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$780,000
A
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
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B
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SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$835,000
C
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$700,000
D
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$750,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,762 sq ft
7 Kennedy Cir, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$801,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,512 sq ft
243 Nahant St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated October 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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This home has nice old charm with updates that compliment the feel of the home. Large dining room, livingroom, and bonus room downstairs. Off of the kitchen is what appears to be an addition which is perfect for daily dining. The second level has...
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Sale history for 56 Bennett St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73100195

Jun 1, 2023

Sold

$750,000

$399/sq ft

Apr 24, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 19, 2023

Listed

$650,000

$345/sq ft

MLS PIN #72019067

Sep 19, 2016

Sold

$459,000

$244/sq ft

Jul 22, 2016

Pending

—

Jul 14, 2016

Price Changed

$469,900

$250/sq ft

Jun 16, 2016

Price Changed

$479,900

$255/sq ft

Jun 8, 2016

Listed

$495,000

$263/sq ft

+24

This Elegant, totally charming colonial awaits a new owner. Spacious sunlit eat in Kitchen. Fabulous double staircase in this updated antique detailed home. This colonial offers formal dining room, wood burning stove & beautiful hardwood floors. Good size 3 bedrooms 1.5 bath and a large stand up 3rd level which would allow great expansion possibilities, Lovely oversized landscaped private back yard with a great deck off of the Kitchen sliders. Large shed for extra storage. Short walk to communter rail,Lake Quannapowitt strolls and all that lovely down town wakefied has to offer. Easy commute to all major highways and Logan airport.This is one you don't want to miss, A total gem, Easy to show.

MLS PIN #71539050

Jul 24, 2013

Sold

$445,000

$236/sq ft

Jun 11, 2013

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2013

Listed

$445,000

$236/sq ft

+25

Storybook Antique Colonial with mud room and welcoming foyer featuring charming period details. Large updated kitchen with dining area and sliders to yard and deck. Formal dining room and sitting/library area with wood stove. Living room showcases antique tiled fire place. 2-3 bedrooms upstairs w/full bath and back staircase to kitchen. Great walk up attic for future expansion. Landscaped yard. Located close to parks, schools, shopping and transportation. It doesn't get any better than this.

MLS PIN #70003555

Jun 2, 2004

Sold

$425,000

$226/sq ft

Apr 20, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Mar 5, 2004

Listed

$429,900

$228/sq ft

MLS PIN #30563107

Apr 30, 2002

Sold

$325,000

$173/sq ft

Feb 13, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Nov 23, 2001

Listed

$329,900

$175/sq ft

MLS PIN #30328192

Aug 9, 1999

Sold

$246,000

$131/sq ft

Jun 29, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jun 9, 1999

Listed

$252,500

$134/sq ft

MLS PIN #30122520

Nov 8, 1996

Sold

$175,000

$93/sq ft

Oct 7, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Aug 14, 1996

Listed

$189,900

$101/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,877 (+9.7%)

$435,100 + $321,000

$756,100

2025

$8,095 (−1.5%)

$410,400 + $302,800

$713,200

2024

$8,215 (+5.2%)

$408,000 + $322,200

$730,200

2023

$7,812 (+4.6%)

$372,100 + $293,900

$666,000

2022

$7,472 (+2.3%)

$338,900 + $267,600

$606,500

2021

$7,307 (+6.6%)

$317,000 + $257,000

$574,000

2020

$6,852 (+4.7%)

$296,300 + $240,300

$536,600

2019

$6,546 (+7.4%)

$281,700 + $228,500

$510,200

2018

$6,096 (+1.3%)

$259,900 + $210,800

$470,700

2017

$6,017 (−0.4%)

$242,900 + $218,900

$461,800

2016

$6,039 (+7.1%)

$230,300 + $217,400

$447,700

2015

$5,640 (+9.7%)

$215,200 + $203,200

$418,400

2014

$5,141 (+4.9%)

$206,900 + $195,400

$402,300

2013

$4,901 (+3.3%)

$206,900 + $191,900

$398,800

2012

$4,746 (+3.9%)

$206,900 + $191,900

$398,800

2011

$4,570 (+6.7%)

$206,900 + $191,900

$398,800

2010

$4,285 (+4.3%)

$217,900 + $175,900

$393,800

2009

$4,107

$217,900 + $175,900

$393,800

Tax history for 56 Bennett St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,877 (+9.7%)

$435,100 + $321,000

$756,100

2025

$8,095 (−1.5%)

$410,400 + $302,800

$713,200

2024

$8,215 (+5.2%)

$408,000 + $322,200

$730,200

2023

$7,812 (+4.6%)

$372,100 + $293,900

$666,000

2022

$7,472 (+2.3%)

$338,900 + $267,600

$606,500

2021

$7,307 (+6.6%)

$317,000 + $257,000

$574,000

2020

$6,852 (+4.7%)

$296,300 + $240,300

$536,600

2019

$6,546 (+7.4%)

$281,700 + $228,500

$510,200

2018

$6,096 (+1.3%)

$259,900 + $210,800

$470,700

2017

$6,017 (−0.4%)

$242,900 + $218,900

$461,800

2016

$6,039 (+7.1%)

$230,300 + $217,400

$447,700

2015

$5,640 (+9.7%)

$215,200 + $203,200

$418,400

2014

$5,141 (+4.9%)

$206,900 + $195,400

$402,300

2013

$4,901 (+3.3%)

$206,900 + $191,900

$398,800

2012

$4,746 (+3.9%)

$206,900 + $191,900

$398,800

2011

$4,570 (+6.7%)

$206,900 + $191,900

$398,800

2010

$4,285 (+4.3%)

$217,900 + $175,900

$393,800

2009

$4,107

$217,900 + $175,900

$393,800

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

1958

Sq. Ft.

1,882

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2489528S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Closet - Double

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Beadboard

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Slider,Wainscoting,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Basement Information
Basement: Bulkhead, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Wainscoting, Office, Sitting Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,882
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,812
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main St to Bennett St
UnparsedAddress: 56 Bennett St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,882
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2489528S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Form
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$845,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 56 Bennett St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2255 Sq. Ft.	$897,184
52 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2410 Sq. Ft.	$961,867
43 Bennett St Apartment 41, Wakefield, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5210 Sq. Ft.	—
49 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$762,998
60 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$673,518
55 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$723,663
8 Traverse St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$734,615

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$742,476
50 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$1,108,318
45 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2632 Sq. Ft.	$776,212
53 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$756,279
51 Bennett St Apartment 51, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$653,326
45 Bennett St Apartment 2, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$830,353
10 Traverse St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$785,933

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47 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2557 Sq. Ft.	$896,786
51 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$777,049
47 Bennett St Apartment 2, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,034,666
53 Bennett Apartment 53, Stoneham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 13500 Sq. Ft.	$812,569
12 Traverse St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1751 Sq. Ft.	$766,117

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