OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2014 for $430K

$838,372

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $435/mo

•

1,631

sq ft

56 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Charming West Side Cape situated on a corner lot surrounded with perennial plantings and flowering trees. This picturesque home offers a comfortable fire place living room, open concept kitchen overlooking a spacious dining area with cathedral ceiling recessed lights, palladium window, dining room, office, master bedroom and side deck complete the first floor. The full shed dormer on second level offers two generous bedrooms, a full bath and attic storage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

10,497 sq ftLot Size

$514Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Robert Rose • Boardwalk Real Estate

Bought with The Beaton Team • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #71719433

Redfin Estimate

$838,372

$408K since sold in October 2014$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.4% lower than the average sale price ($868K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$932,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
51 Hopkins St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$825,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,620 sq ft
355 South St, Reading, MA 01867
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$805,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,984 sq ft
72 Eustis Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$850,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
86 Redfield Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,015,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,755 sq ft
105 Macarthur Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$780,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,507 sq ft
32 Oak St, Stoneham, MA 02180

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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

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This expanded cape has great curb appeal. Living room with fireplace and built in bookcases on either side. Cathedral ceiling in the kitchen and sliders leading to the deck and backyard. Some background highway noise from the deck. Master bedroom...
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Debra Diffendal
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 56 Brook St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,090 (+7.4%)

$433,300 + $341,000

$774,300

2025

$8,461 (+8.4%)

$417,200 + $328,300

$745,500

2024

$7,802 (+2.8%)

$388,100 + $305,400

$693,500

2023

$7,593 (+6.6%)

$362,200 + $285,100

$647,300

2022

$7,121 (+4.5%)

$323,400 + $254,600

$578,000

2021

$6,817 (+6.3%)

$295,700 + $239,800

$535,500

2020

$6,411 (+6.7%)

$277,200 + $224,800

$502,000

2019

$6,011 (+3.7%)

$258,700 + $209,800

$468,500

2018

$5,796 (+6.3%)

$247,200 + $200,400

$447,600

2017

$5,450 (+0.3%)

$231,000 + $187,300

$418,300

2016

$5,434 (+9.2%)

$228,000 + $174,800

$402,800

2015

$4,977 (+8.1%)

$213,100 + $156,100

$369,200

2014

$4,603 (+4.0%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2013

$4,427 (+3.3%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2012

$4,286 (+3.8%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2011

$4,128 (+9.8%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2010

$3,758

$217,100 + $143,200

$360,300

2009

$3,758

$217,100 + $143,200

$360,300

Tax history for 56 Brook St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,090 (+7.4%)

$433,300 + $341,000

$774,300

2025

$8,461 (+8.4%)

$417,200 + $328,300

$745,500

2024

$7,802 (+2.8%)

$388,100 + $305,400

$693,500

2023

$7,593 (+6.6%)

$362,200 + $285,100

$647,300

2022

$7,121 (+4.5%)

$323,400 + $254,600

$578,000

2021

$6,817 (+6.3%)

$295,700 + $239,800

$535,500

2020

$6,411 (+6.7%)

$277,200 + $224,800

$502,000

2019

$6,011 (+3.7%)

$258,700 + $209,800

$468,500

2018

$5,796 (+6.3%)

$247,200 + $200,400

$447,600

2017

$5,450 (+0.3%)

$231,000 + $187,300

$418,300

2016

$5,434 (+9.2%)

$228,000 + $174,800

$402,800

2015

$4,977 (+8.1%)

$213,100 + $156,100

$369,200

2014

$4,603 (+4.0%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2013

$4,427 (+3.3%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2012

$4,286 (+3.8%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2011

$4,128 (+9.8%)

$207,900 + $152,300

$360,200

2010

$3,758

$217,100 + $143,200

$360,300

2009

$3,758

$217,100 + $143,200

$360,300

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1967

Sq. Ft.

1,631

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3787712S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 153
Length: 17
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,631
Foundation Area: 858
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,603.36
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Prospect - Brook / Hopkins - Brook / Morrison West -Brook
UnparsedAddress: 56 Brook St., Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,631
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3787712S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Walton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Galvin Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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

54% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 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

$797,000 – $965,000

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Home values near 56 Brook St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$863,660
51 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$853,136

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2503 Sq. Ft.	$977,658
59 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2568 Sq. Ft.	$757,979

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$814,342
62 Brook St, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1746 Sq. Ft.	$856,280

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