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Off Market Aug 2020 for $680K

$946,779

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,223/mo

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2,044

sq ft

97 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 01880

About this home

Charming West Side colonial with optional granny unit. Private side patio and large backyard provide setting for play areas and family gatherings. Unfinished basement gives you ample space for storage or expansion. Large two car garage and driveway provide parking for four to six cars. Short walk to commuter rail, lake, downtown, schools, and churches. This lovely home awaits your personal touch.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$463Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Derek Greene • The Greene Realty Group

Bought with Kristin Weekley • LAER Realty Partners

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•Source:MLS PIN #72629835

Redfin Estimate

$946,779

$267K since sold in August 2020$23K since August

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$1,310,000
A
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,015,000
B
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SOLD APR 17, 2026
$910,000
C
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$902,000
D
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$815,000
E
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Market trends in 01880, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$787K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 97 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72629835

Aug 10, 2020

Sold

$680,000

$333/sq ft

Jun 25, 2020

Price Changed

$689,000

$337/sq ft

Mar 7, 2020

Listed

$699,900

$342/sq ft

MLS PIN #70842069

Dec 5, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2008

Sold

$379,900

$186/sq ft

Nov 13, 2008

Contingent

—

Nov 2, 2008

Listed

$379,900

$186/sq ft

Well appointed, sunny 4 bedroom home close to everything. Large level yard professionally landscaped. 1st floor bedroom & full bath. Basement has 2 rooms not included in GLA. Attic space for storage. All contracts/offers are subject to IndyMac Bank's senior management approval and any offers or counter offers by IndyMac Bank are not binding unless the entire offer is ratified by all parties. Subject to and contingent upon final review and acceptance by the investor and/or mortgage insurer.

Public Records

Oct 10, 2008

Sold

$339,881

$166/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 6, 1978

Sold

$53,000

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,094 (+1.5%)

$407,400 + $393,800

$801,200

2024

$8,962 (+6.3%)

$405,000 + $391,600

$796,600

2023

$8,433 (+4.5%)

$369,400 + $349,500

$718,900

2022

$8,066 (−4.7%)

$336,400 + $318,300

$654,700

2021

$8,467 (+6.7%)

$313,700 + $351,400

$665,100

2020

$7,939 (+4.7%)

$293,300 + $328,400

$621,700

2019

$7,585 (+7.4%)

$278,900 + $312,300

$591,200

2018

$7,062 (+6.3%)

$257,200 + $288,100

$545,300

2017

$6,641 (+3.7%)

$240,400 + $269,300

$509,700

2016

$6,401 (+7.1%)

$227,500 + $247,000

$474,500

2015

$5,977 (+9.7%)

$212,600 + $230,800

$443,400

2014

$5,449 (+3.0%)

$204,400 + $222,000

$426,400

2013

$5,290 (+3.3%)

$204,400 + $226,000

$430,400

2012

$5,122 (+3.9%)

$204,400 + $226,000

$430,400

2011

$4,932 (+5.4%)

$204,400 + $226,000

$430,400

2010

$4,678 (+4.3%)

$215,600 + $214,400

$430,000

2009

$4,485

$215,600 + $214,400

$430,000

Tax history for 97 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,094 (+1.5%)

$407,400 + $393,800

$801,200

2024

$8,962 (+6.3%)

$405,000 + $391,600

$796,600

2023

$8,433 (+4.5%)

$369,400 + $349,500

$718,900

2022

$8,066 (−4.7%)

$336,400 + $318,300

$654,700

2021

$8,467 (+6.7%)

$313,700 + $351,400

$665,100

2020

$7,939 (+4.7%)

$293,300 + $328,400

$621,700

2019

$7,585 (+7.4%)

$278,900 + $312,300

$591,200

2018

$7,062 (+6.3%)

$257,200 + $288,100

$545,300

2017

$6,641 (+3.7%)

$240,400 + $269,300

$509,700

2016

$6,401 (+7.1%)

$227,500 + $247,000

$474,500

2015

$5,977 (+9.7%)

$212,600 + $230,800

$443,400

2014

$5,449 (+3.0%)

$204,400 + $222,000

$426,400

2013

$5,290 (+3.3%)

$204,400 + $226,000

$430,400

2012

$5,122 (+3.9%)

$204,400 + $226,000

$430,400

2011

$4,932 (+5.4%)

$204,400 + $226,000

$430,400

2010

$4,678 (+4.3%)

$215,600 + $214,400

$430,000

2009

$4,485

$215,600 + $214,400

$430,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

1978

Sq. Ft.

2,447

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2177332S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s)

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Marble

Living Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 11
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Area: 84
Length: 7
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,044
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,939
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard

Location

Location Information
Directions: From North Ave. proceed west up Chestnut Street.
UnparsedAddress: 97 Chestnut St, Wakefield MA 01880

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,447
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2177332S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8

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 • 0.6mi

7/10

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

56% 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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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

$900,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 97 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2526 Sq. Ft.	$857,413
96 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$919,496

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$772,383
117 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4266 Sq. Ft.	$1,317,794

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3355 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,324
105 Chestnut Street, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4978 Sq. Ft.	$1,696,683

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