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Listing broker remarks

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.— North Star RE Agents, LLC

Key details

  • sold
  • 2,017 sq ft
  • 20,944 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1945 built
  • $366 / sq ft
  • $8,174 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠5⁠2⁠1⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
21 Preston St
Town
Wakefield, MA
ZIP
01880
Sold for
$795,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
72290 / 155

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Neighborhood: Wakefield

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.