LOCATION-LOCATION This Classic 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath West Side Colonial will not disappoint! Set amongst Wakefield’s finest homes, it’s SO convenient to the Lake, Train, bus, highways, Farmer’s Market & Wakefield’s quaint downtown. Lovingly maintained & renovated by a master craftsman over the years, you’ll appreciate all its charming details like tall ceilings, classic moldings & lovely wood floors. It boasts a spacious Living Room w/oversized windows, formal Dining Room w/handsome wainscoting & 2 built-ins, a completely custom Kitchen w/handmade cabinetry that offers tons of storage, along w/lovely granite counters & stylish SS tile backsplash. Beautiful 1st floor Family Room w/custom cedar ceiling & renovated Half-Bath complete 1st fl. Upstairs features 3 nice Bedrooms including a spacious Master w/2 walk-in closets-1 of them cedar. LL offers a terrific workshop area & plenty of storage. Fantastic yard with quarter acre level lot w/large 2-section storage shed & ample parking!
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
10,578 sq ftLot Size
$513Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Angie's Home Team• North Star Realtors LLC
Colonial style home built in 1875. Heat is oil fired forced warm air, hot water is gas. Basement appeared dry. Kitchen has granite counter tops, wood cabinets and stainless appliances. Flooring consists of hardwood and laminate. Very large fenced...
back yard.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Petrucci
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 73 Prospect St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72532226
Dec 4, 2019
Sold
$484,500
$310/sq ft
Nov 5, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 22, 2019
Contingent
—
Oct 10, 2019
Price Changed
$499,900
$320/sq ft
Aug 1, 2019
Relisted
—
Jul 31, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2019
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2019
Listed
$519,900
$333/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 1987
Sold
$192,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,628 (+5.9%)
$408,300 + $263,800
$672,100
2024
$7,202 (+2.8%)
$388,900 + $251,300
$640,200
2023
$7,009 (+6.6%)
$362,900 + $234,600
$597,500
2022
$6,575 (+4.5%)
$324,100 + $209,600
$533,700
2021
$6,292 (+2.0%)
$303,000 + $191,300
$494,300
2020
$6,169 (+3.2%)
$285,200 + $197,900
$483,100
2019
$5,977 (+3.9%)
$275,000 + $190,900
$465,900
2018
$5,754 (+2.4%)
$262,300 + $182,000
$444,300
2017
$5,621 (+12.2%)
$254,600 + $176,800
$431,400
2016
$5,012 (+2.1%)
$236,100 + $135,400
$371,500
2015
$4,911 (+5.5%)
$231,500 + $132,800
$364,300
2014
$4,656 (+11.1%)
$231,500 + $132,800
$364,300
2013
$4,192 (+3.3%)
$208,300 + $132,800
$341,100
2012
$4,059 (+3.8%)
$208,300 + $132,800
$341,100
2011
$3,909 (+5.4%)
$208,300 + $132,800
$341,100
2010
$3,709 (+4.3%)
$209,900 + $131,000
$340,900
2009
$3,556
$209,900 + $131,000
$340,900
Tax history for 73 Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,628 (+5.9%)
$408,300 + $263,800
$672,100
2024
$7,202 (+2.8%)
$388,900 + $251,300
$640,200
2023
$7,009 (+6.6%)
$362,900 + $234,600
$597,500
2022
$6,575 (+4.5%)
$324,100 + $209,600
$533,700
2021
$6,292 (+2.0%)
$303,000 + $191,300
$494,300
2020
$6,169 (+3.2%)
$285,200 + $197,900
$483,100
2019
$5,977 (+3.9%)
$275,000 + $190,900
$465,900
2018
$5,754 (+2.4%)
$262,300 + $182,000
$444,300
2017
$5,621 (+12.2%)
$254,600 + $176,800
$431,400
2016
$5,012 (+2.1%)
$236,100 + $135,400
$371,500
2015
$4,911 (+5.5%)
$231,500 + $132,800
$364,300
2014
$4,656 (+11.1%)
$231,500 + $132,800
$364,300
2013
$4,192 (+3.3%)
$208,300 + $132,800
$341,100
2012
$4,059 (+3.8%)
$208,300 + $132,800
$341,100
2011
$3,909 (+5.4%)
$208,300 + $132,800
$341,100
2010
$3,709 (+4.3%)
$209,900 + $131,000
$340,900
2009
$3,556
$209,900 + $131,000
$340,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,562
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,977
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: North Ave to Prospect St
UnparsedAddress: 73 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,477
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3327432S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Attached Include/Exclude List
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Walton Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Galvin Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Wakefield Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
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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Historical weather
Wakefield, MA • 01880
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$761,000 – $922,000
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