
21 Preston St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 41
$739,000
Wakefield, MA 01880
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
SqFt
2,017
Style
Single Family
Built
1945
Charming 3+ bedroom home well located just under 1 mile to shops and restaurants downtown and 137 bus, just over a mile to commuter rail and a short ride to highway and Market Street. This home offers a flexible floor plan with 3 bedrooms and additional pass through bedroom great for an office, nursery or potential to turn into an en suite as it is next to the main bathroom. The first floor is spacious with a nice size living room, dining room, very large kitchen and a family room leading to a deck with a Sunsetter awning. Gas heat and central air! The basement has good height, has a fireplace, toilet and sink with a walk out dog shed dormer. Outside you’ll find a large yard, great two car garage and plenty of parking in the expansive driveway. This home has been lovingly maintained offering the opportunity to move right in while making updates and personal touches over time.
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wakefield, MA.
Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
14.9 x 14.5
Flooring - Hardwood
14.5 x 11.1
Flooring - Hardwood
20.9 x 11.4
Flooring - Vinyl
13.1 x 11.1
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
19.6 x 11.9
Flooring - Hardwood
18.3 x 12.9
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
12.9 x 11.1
13.5 x 13.1
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom - 1/4
27,793
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
$134K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
29.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,017 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 20,944 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Laurie Hunt
Listing Office: North Star RE Agents, LLC
MLS® Number: 73565214
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