Best bang for your buck in Wakefield! You will definitely be wowed when you walk through the front door. Situated right off downtown, this open concept colonial offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a full walk-out basement to deck and yard. The 1st floor offers a large living room open to an updated kitchen with stainless appliances with gas cooking, exposed brick, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, formal dining, brand new full bath, and a new tile mudroom off of the farmer’s porch. The 2nd floor is just as inviting with a fully tiled 3/4 bath with a large walk-in shower, beautiful vanity with pendant lighting, and 3 large bedrooms with hardwood floors. All new plumbing, electric, heat, hot water, roof, gutters, deck, French drain, baths, kitchen, bedroom ceilings, and 3 windows within the last 5 years. Basement has high ceilings for potential of finishing for additional living space. Close to downtown, train, lake, and restaurants. Quick to Boston and points North! A MUST SEE!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
3,398 sq ftLot Size
$541Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Deborah Miller• Littlefield Real Estate, LLC
Bought with BLINK Estates Group• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Floors could be sanded and finished. Close to downtown. Kitchen layout is not practical but this can be changed. Good size bedrooms. Parking for only a smart car.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent
Older home. There is not really any parking with the property. The bedrooms are a good size. The floors need refinishing in some areas and there are some older windows in the back of the home. The bedroom is only accessable from the basement or going...
around the front.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8 Pleasant St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72997682
Jul 28, 2022
Sold
$555,000
$427/sq ft
Jun 15, 2022
Listed
$549,900
$423/sq ft
MLS PIN #72175661
Jun 29, 2017
Sold
$330,000
$254/sq ft
Jun 3, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 3, 2017
Listed
$349,900
$269/sq ft
+7
Just reduced! Great new price on this 3 bedroom New England Colonial. With a few cosmetic updates needed, a smart buyer will recognize the sweet equity they can gain. First floor features a lovely entry foyer, generous size dining room with built in cabinet, living room with beautiful natural wood work, and an eat in kitchen with pantry for ample storage. High ceilings throughout! Three bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath complete the 2nd floor. Other features include newer roof, most newer windows, and updated electric. Gas heat. Conveniently located within close proximity to Downtown Wakefield, Lake Quannapowitt, and Commuter Rail. Property to be sold as is.
Public Records
Jun 4, 1979
Sold
$42,900
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,060 (+9.7%)
$338,800 + $262,600
$601,400
2025
$6,438 (+1.5%)
$319,500 + $247,700
$567,200
2024
$6,345 (+5.2%)
$317,700 + $246,300
$564,000
2023
$6,033 (+6.9%)
$289,700 + $224,600
$514,300
2022
$5,645 (+0.5%)
$263,800 + $194,400
$458,200
2021
$5,616 (+6.6%)
$245,900 + $195,300
$441,200
2020
$5,268 (+4.7%)
$229,900 + $182,600
$412,500
2019
$5,032 (+2.1%)
$218,600 + $173,600
$392,200
2018
$4,930 (+6.3%)
$201,700 + $179,000
$380,700
2017
$4,636
$188,500 + $167,300
$355,800
2016
$4,634 (+7.1%)
$178,300 + $165,200
$343,500
2015
$4,327 (+9.7%)
$166,600 + $154,400
$321,000
2014
$3,944 (+4.0%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2013
$3,793 (+3.3%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2012
$3,672 (+3.8%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2011
$3,537 (+6.4%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2010
$3,323 (+4.3%)
$169,000 + $136,400
$305,400
2009
$3,185
$169,000 + $136,400
$305,400
Tax history for 8 Pleasant St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,060 (+9.7%)
$338,800 + $262,600
$601,400
2025
$6,438 (+1.5%)
$319,500 + $247,700
$567,200
2024
$6,345 (+5.2%)
$317,700 + $246,300
$564,000
2023
$6,033 (+6.9%)
$289,700 + $224,600
$514,300
2022
$5,645 (+0.5%)
$263,800 + $194,400
$458,200
2021
$5,616 (+6.6%)
$245,900 + $195,300
$441,200
2020
$5,268 (+4.7%)
$229,900 + $182,600
$412,500
2019
$5,032 (+2.1%)
$218,600 + $173,600
$392,200
2018
$4,930 (+6.3%)
$201,700 + $179,000
$380,700
2017
$4,636
$188,500 + $167,300
$355,800
2016
$4,634 (+7.1%)
$178,300 + $165,200
$343,500
2015
$4,327 (+9.7%)
$166,600 + $154,400
$321,000
2014
$3,944 (+4.0%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2013
$3,793 (+3.3%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2012
$3,672 (+3.8%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2011
$3,537 (+6.4%)
$160,200 + $148,400
$308,600
2010
$3,323 (+4.3%)
$169,000 + $136,400
$305,400
2009
$3,185
$169,000 + $136,400
$305,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,398
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2055171S
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 36
Length: 9
Width: 4
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 6
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cabinets - Upgraded,Lighting - Pendant,Pocket Door
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Vernon Street to Pleasant Street
UnparsedAddress: 8 Pleasant 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, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,398 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2055171S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 10, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/ Exclusion Sheet.
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 • 1.0mi
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
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
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
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Estimated sale price
$668,000 – $809,000
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