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$729,000

189 Prospect St, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
Listed by Nick Russo
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,448 sqft
Year built
1940

About this home

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this home speaks for itself. This beautifully maintained Cape blends timeless charm with exceptional care and pride of ownership. Conveniently located on the sought-after west side, just moments from the lake and commuter rail. The kitchen and dining area feature charming built-ins, while hardwood flooring extends throughout much of the home. A warm and welcoming living room showcases a fireplace and tasteful design details. The first-floor office also offers a perfect space to work from home. The thoughtfully finished lower level is bright and spacious, offering a third bedroom, a stunning family room with a second fireplace, custom millwork, abundant storage, and character throughout. An attached one-car garage adds even more convenience. There is excellent potential for future expansion with a walk-up attic. Outside, enjoy a private patio ideal for entertaining, summer cookouts, and gatherings, all set on an oversized double lot with room for future possibilities. Convenient to public transportation and all major commuting routes, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of character, space, and location.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73584041
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 29, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.38 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Walton
0.55 mi away · Grades 0-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
216
Student:teacher ratio
15.4:1
District
Wakefield
Middle
Stoneham Central Middle School
1.2 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
709
Student:teacher ratio
10.7:1
District
Stoneham
High
Stoneham High
2.09 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
579
Student:teacher ratio
10.3:1
District
Stoneham

Walkability

Blended score for Wakefield's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

34
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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$145,800 down
$583,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,783
Property tax (est.)$608
Home insurance (est.)$150

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