23 Houston St

Wakefield, MA 01880

$765,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,260 Sq. Ft.
$607 / Sq. Ft.
1,260
Sq. Ft.
$607
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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
  1. Listed by Donald Cranley • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 23 Houston Street

Town
Wakefield
MLS Area
Montrose
Area
MA-Wakefield-Montrose, MA-Wakefield
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2025 05:38 AM

Property Details for 23 Houston Street

StatusSold
MLS #73359691
Days on Market25
Taxes$7,650 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1945
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Donald Cranley

Sold By DiPietro Group Real Estate, Linda Byers

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Building Information for 23 Houston Street

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,033 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,646 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,008

Property Taxes

$638

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 23 Houston Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1260.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Dolbeare
  • High School: Wakefield High
  • Middle School: Galvin Middle
  • Neighborhood: Montrose
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 135.125
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.75
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 217.75
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 135.125
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 11.75
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.5
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 115.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant,Breezeway
  • Kitchen Length: 11.5
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 172.5
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller has not used sprinkler system in several years. A/C Minisplit on First floor,window A/C on second floor.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 820933
  • Assessments: $674,000
  • Book: 0027
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 23 Houston Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73359691

$765,000
Apr 28, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73359691

Apr 28, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73359691

Apr 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73359691

$789,000
Dec 24, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326628603

$1
Jul 21, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326628514

$1

-98.5% / yr

Jul 1, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163019080

$400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73359691

$765,000
04/28/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73359691

04/28/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73359691

04/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73359691

$789,000
12/24/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326628603

$1
07/21/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326628514

$1

-98.5% / yr

07/01/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163019080

$400,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 23 Houston Street

Taxable ValueLand$368,800Additions$305,200Total$674,000
Tax Record2025$7,650 ($638 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,033 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1968ZoningSRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:000028 B:0027 P:000S22Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 23 Houston Street

This home is within Wakefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Dolbeare Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Galvin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Wakefield Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Woodville School
PublicPK to 4

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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Donald Cranley

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