Welcome to your peaceful retreat at the end of a quiet street! This adorable Cape-style home sits proudly on a spacious corner lot and offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and convenience.Step inside to find a sun-drenched living room and a tastefully updated eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. The main level also includes a convenient first-floor bedroom, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a dining room that opens through sliding doors to an oversized 30' x 12.5' deck—ideal for entertaining or relaxing in your private, fenced-in backyard oasis. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and a second full bathroom. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the home, and a breezeway off the kitchen connects the garage and backyard for added ease and flexibility. A large storage shed and an unfinished basement offer excellent options for storage or future expansion.Located on the desirable Lynnfield side of Wakefield, minutes from Lake Q
Sold for $765,000
$765,000
23 Houston St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
6,033 Square Feet Lot
$763,800 Zestimate®
$607/sqft
$3,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$763,800
$703,000 - $825,000
$3,600/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 29, 2025 at 02:38am
Listed by:
Donald Cranley 781-367-4793,
Leading Edge Real Estate 781-979-0100
Bought with:
Linda Byers
DiPietro Group Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73359691
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 135.13
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.75
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 217.75
- Dimensions: 16.75 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Slider, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 135.13
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant, Breezeway
- Level: First
- Area: 115
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 172.5
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 15
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,033 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 820933
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
Location
- Region: Wakefield
- Subdivision: Montrose
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $765,000-3%$607/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73359691 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Contingent | $789,000$626/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73359691 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $789,000+97.3%$626/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73359691 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2005 | Sold | $400,000+127.3%$317/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/1989 | Sold | $176,000$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,650 +8.4% | $674,000 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $7,054 +2.7% | $627,000 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $6,866 +6.6% | $585,300 +12% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Montrose
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dolbeare Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dolbeare
- Middle: Galvin Middle
- High: Wakefield High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Wakefield
- 01880
- Montrose
- 23 Houston St