Large Victorian style 2 family home with lots of potential and possibilities. 1st floor apart. would be a lovely owners unit. Lge new kit. boast center island counter area w/stove and eating space. Large FR overlooks deck and great view of Crystal Lake. Side yard has fenced in area for patio or play area. 2 driveways make for easy parking. Some unfinished areas but well worth the work. Seller will install new roof before closing. Seller has vinyl siding material - they will leave for Buyer.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Virginia Haskell• Century 21 Greer's R. E.
Bought with Kenneth Vining• Vining & Vining L.L.P.
PRICE REFLECTS OVERALL COND OF PROP WHICH WILL BE SOLD 'AS IS'. UNDERGROUND OIL TANK WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE CLOSE. THIS HOME IS LEGAL 2 FAM; THERE IS A 3RD FLR APT WHICH RENTS FOR $400/MNT. BOTH RENTS BELOW CURRENT MARKT VALUE. 2 FP NOT WRK
Public Records
Dec 5, 1997
Sold
$75,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,649 (+8.6%)
$386,400 + $691,000
$1,077,400
2025
$11,643 (+1.9%)
$367,900 + $657,900
$1,025,800
2024
$11,426 (+5.6%)
$364,200 + $651,400
$1,015,600
2023
$10,821 (+3.8%)
$330,800 + $591,700
$922,500
2022
$10,426 (+11.5%)
$303,500 + $542,800
$846,300
2021
$9,353 (+4.3%)
$275,100 + $459,600
$734,700
2020
$8,967 (+5.5%)
$262,900 + $439,300
$702,200
2019
$8,500 (+5.3%)
$248,100 + $414,400
$662,500
2018
$8,069 (+2.9%)
$233,400 + $389,700
$623,100
2017
$7,844 (+7.7%)
$225,500 + $376,500
$602,000
2016
$7,283 (+4.9%)
$222,000 + $317,900
$539,900
2015
$6,940 (+7.6%)
$211,700 + $303,100
$514,800
2014
$6,449 (+5.2%)
$207,500 + $297,100
$504,600
2013
$6,128 (+1.2%)
$201,500 + $297,100
$498,600
2012
$6,056 (+3.8%)
$201,500 + $307,400
$508,900
2011
$5,832 (+6.7%)
$201,500 + $307,400
$508,900
2010
$5,467 (−0.4%)
$201,100 + $301,400
$502,500
2009
$5,488
$204,100 + $322,100
$526,200
Tax history for 697 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,649 (+8.6%)
$386,400 + $691,000
$1,077,400
2025
$11,643 (+1.9%)
$367,900 + $657,900
$1,025,800
2024
$11,426 (+5.6%)
$364,200 + $651,400
$1,015,600
2023
$10,821 (+3.8%)
$330,800 + $591,700
$922,500
2022
$10,426 (+11.5%)
$303,500 + $542,800
$846,300
2021
$9,353 (+4.3%)
$275,100 + $459,600
$734,700
2020
$8,967 (+5.5%)
$262,900 + $439,300
$702,200
2019
$8,500 (+5.3%)
$248,100 + $414,400
$662,500
2018
$8,069 (+2.9%)
$233,400 + $389,700
$623,100
2017
$7,844 (+7.7%)
$225,500 + $376,500
$602,000
2016
$7,283 (+4.9%)
$222,000 + $317,900
$539,900
2015
$6,940 (+7.6%)
$211,700 + $303,100
$514,800
2014
$6,449 (+5.2%)
$207,500 + $297,100
$504,600
2013
$6,128 (+1.2%)
$201,500 + $297,100
$498,600
2012
$6,056 (+3.8%)
$201,500 + $307,400
$508,900
2011
$5,832 (+6.7%)
$201,500 + $307,400
$508,900
2010
$5,467 (−0.4%)
$201,100 + $301,400
$502,500
2009
$5,488
$204,100 + $322,100
$526,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1937
Sq. Ft.
3,542
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2587230S
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: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,820
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Green
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Has Waterview
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,837.24
Tax Year: 2004
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Units: 1
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 697 Main Street, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,542
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2587230S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
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 • 0.9mi
7/10
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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
65% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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