Attention Contractors and Investors.RENTAL MARKET IS STRONG!This 5 unit located near Wakefield Center has separate utilities. Walking distance to Shaw's Market & Commuter Rail, easy to rent. 2 Units being left vacant to provide options for new owners plans. Data for 5th unit on 3rd floor is duplicate to unit 4 .Plenty of parking, 4 gas heat systems & 1 oil system. Some of the units have an addition room which can be den or dining room. Each vacant unit would rent at $1,000 each. Not a short sale
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,500 sq ftLot Size
$96Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Paul Cirignano• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Rosa Molettieri• Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Nicely located 5 family with 3 sides brick; 3 parking spots behind; 1 in front; 1 on the side; separate utilities & more. Rubber roof is approx 10 yrs old; 2nd & 3rd levels have replacement windows; enclosed back staircase; Four gs funaces in apts 1,2,4,5 and one oil in apt 3. Five gas hot water heaters. Rent projected for Unit 5 is $1100.00. Units 2, 4 & 5 are currently vacant.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,498 (+2.4%)
$267,100 + $745,900
$1,013,000
2024
$11,231 (+1.7%)
$263,200 + $735,100
$998,300
2023
$11,046 (+4.5%)
$248,300 + $693,400
$941,700
2022
$10,566 (+4.1%)
$226,100 + $631,500
$857,600
2021
$10,145 (+5.7%)
$211,900 + $585,000
$796,900
2020
$9,602 (+4.9%)
$199,900 + $552,000
$751,900
2019
$9,152 (+9.1%)
$189,600 + $523,700
$713,300
2018
$8,390 (+3.8%)
$178,500 + $469,400
$647,900
2017
$8,080 (+16.7%)
$170,900 + $449,200
$620,100
2016
$6,923 (+3.0%)
$159,800 + $353,400
$513,200
2015
$6,722 (+8.6%)
$155,300 + $343,400
$498,700
2014
$6,188 (+1.1%)
$150,800 + $333,400
$484,200
2013
$6,119 (+0.4%)
$130,600 + $367,300
$497,900
2012
$6,093 (+3.8%)
$130,600 + $381,400
$512,000
2011
$5,868 (+7.2%)
$130,600 + $381,400
$512,000
2010
$5,476 (+0.7%)
$159,200 + $344,100
$503,300
2009
$5,436
$159,200 + $362,000
$521,200
Tax history for 7 Columbia
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,498 (+2.4%)
$267,100 + $745,900
$1,013,000
2024
$11,231 (+1.7%)
$263,200 + $735,100
$998,300
2023
$11,046 (+4.5%)
$248,300 + $693,400
$941,700
2022
$10,566 (+4.1%)
$226,100 + $631,500
$857,600
2021
$10,145 (+5.7%)
$211,900 + $585,000
$796,900
2020
$9,602 (+4.9%)
$199,900 + $552,000
$751,900
2019
$9,152 (+9.1%)
$189,600 + $523,700
$713,300
2018
$8,390 (+3.8%)
$178,500 + $469,400
$647,900
2017
$8,080 (+16.7%)
$170,900 + $449,200
$620,100
2016
$6,923 (+3.0%)
$159,800 + $353,400
$513,200
2015
$6,722 (+8.6%)
$155,300 + $343,400
$498,700
2014
$6,188 (+1.1%)
$150,800 + $333,400
$484,200
2013
$6,119 (+0.4%)
$130,600 + $367,300
$497,900
2012
$6,093 (+3.8%)
$130,600 + $381,400
$512,000
2011
$5,868 (+7.2%)
$130,600 + $381,400
$512,000
2010
$5,476 (+0.7%)
$159,200 + $344,100
$503,300
2009
$5,436
$159,200 + $362,000
$521,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
10
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
4,754
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3433484S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Appliances
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Living Room, Kitchen
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Unit #4 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,754
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Brick
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Property Information
PropertySubType: 5-9 Family
Levels: 4
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,475.90
Tax Year: 2010
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Oil
Heating Units: 5
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Water Street to Columbia
UnparsedAddress: 7 Columbia, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, Highway Access, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 10
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,754
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3433484S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% 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 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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