40 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 01880
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OFF MARKET

$1,443,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,725 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

40 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Est. Refi. Payment $9,002/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 2, 2020 for $1,019,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.44M
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$427K (+41.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +81% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.45M
August 2026$1.45M
July 2026$1.46M
June 2026$1.48M
May 2026$1.5M
April 2026$1.45M
March 2026$1.46M
February 2026$1.4M
January 2026$1.37M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11 Lawrence St, Wakefield, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
04/30/26
4
3
2,457
48 Cordis St, Wakefield, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$930,000
01/07/26
3
2.5
3,004
198 Salem St, Wakefield, MA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$1,790,000
11/14/25
4
4.5
4,573
45 Aborn Ave, Wakefield, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$910,000
10/17/25
3
1.5
1,632
7 Beebe Ln, Wakefield, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$775,000
07/13/26
3
2.5
2,579
284 Lowell St, Wakefield, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$897,000
05/28/26
4
2
2,196
47 Aborn Ave, Wakefield, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$855,000
11/10/25
3
1.5
1,386
60 Cordis St, Wakefield, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$925,000
06/30/26
3
1.5
1,645
284 Main St, Wakefield, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
06/26/26
5
2.5
3,000
33 Bryant St, Wakefield, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,014,588
08/21/26
4
2.5
1,561

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
18 Eastern Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.07
$867,700
3
1
1,931
Off Market
28 Court St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.06
$990,800
3
2
1,987
Off Market
31 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.06
$838,300
4
2
1,773
Off Market
45 Aborn Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.08
$931,800
3
1.5
1,632
Off Market
47 Aborn Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.09
$943,000
3
1.5
1,386
Off Market
108 Pleasant St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.08
$905,300
3
1.5
1,952
Off Market
37 Aborn Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.09
$964,900
3
1.5
1,849
Off Market
48 Cordis St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.12
$930,000
3
2.5
3,004
Recently Sold
232 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.14
$1,032,700
4
3
2,350
Off Market
21-21A Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.12
-
5
2
2,065
Off Market
214 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.15
$906,100
4
1
2,181
Off Market
33 Cordis St, Wakefield, MA 01880
0.14
$1,051,600
3
3
2,037
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2008
0.26 acre lot
4,725 sqft
$305/sqft
Garage

About this House

Providing Depth Of Value For The ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD, where everyone has a place, is the energy that created this home. Tearing down the original house to meet the needs of a growing family; this 10 room, 4 BR, 3.5 bath, marvel of thoughtful design, and quiet elegance, is the result. Inspired thought gave life to the low walls and tasteful pillars that define space, but do not separate it. You'll experience a wide-open family room with a fireplace, and a wall of windows & sliders that binds the exterior to the interior; an amazing Kitchen where simple and awesome coexist; A Dining Room, 1/2 Bath, Mudroom, & French Doors to a Home Office. Climb the stairs to the Perfect Comfort of a Fireplaced MBR Suite; 3 more large BR'S with double closets, and a Full Bath! Next, we'll visit a Fully Finished Basement with a separate room and ¾ bath! Add a corner lot & stockade fence for privacy, a huge stone patio, AND a surprise you must see to believe! Depth Of Value For The Whole Family LIVES
40 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 01880 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,725 sqft single-family home built in 2008. It last sold for $1,019,000 on Sep 2, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,443,100, with a rent estimate of $6,628/month.

Home Details for 40 Sweetser St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other, Stone, VinylPatioPorchSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 2, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,019,000
Jul 13, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,035,500
Jun 19, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,035,500
Price decreased by 5%
May 13, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,087,000
Jun 30, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$219,000

Market trends in Wakefield

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$765K
$44.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$471
$18MoM
Available listings
52
4MoM

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What Locals Say about Wakefield

At least 153 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say there are community events

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    "I have lived in this town for the last 25 years. I own a business downtown here and have a great sense that a small community school system is a great safe location near major highways within 45 minutes to the beaches then an hour away to the ski area and 10 miles to downtown Boston"
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    "The school system is good, especially their music department It's a great marching band too. Great parks and close to Transportation "
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    "It has good schools lots of local shopping and recreational activity? Wakefield has many highways that bring access to local beaches as well as going north to New Hampshire for skiing and hiking"
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    "I live and own my own business in town, for 24 years. Great place to raise kids . Safe community Walkable, close to public transportation"
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    "Let's make food for Christmas, on Valentine's Day let's make suprimes, Halloween we give sweets to all the children And many other things"
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    "Safe, local kids kids-friendly parks, walking areas, public transportation, good school system Near major roads "
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    "been here 6 years and my neighbors and the neighborhood is the best. We all watch out for one another. It is a very peaceful area and very safe."
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    "digs and walkers are always around. very friendly and secure neighborhood. everyone looks out for each other."
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    "They would love to walk the lake which many residents do. Dog park close by as well. Also, break heart reservation is close by for hiking, swimming and a dog park"
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    "Dog owners love this neighborhood low traffic, and plenty of sidewalk space plenty of places to let the dog off the leash and run parks etc"
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    "Many families in the area, with great fields, parks, and stores within walking distance. All this but still private little neighborhoods."
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    "We love dogs, they are always welcome! Messes are cleaned up and there are plenty of dog walkers and we also have dog parks in and around the area!"
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    "Lots of people walk their dogs around. Always friendly. Nice fields to let them loose in. Everyone is respectful"
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  • Megangobeille
    "There are two bus lines through Wakefield that end at the orange line Oak Grove or Malden Center, both busses go to both train stations. Commute is 30mins on the bus to oak grove during rush hour and 30mins on the train to Downton Crossing"
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  • Jennifer B.
    "Easy on commuter rail, it’s about an hour door to door. Orange line in Malden/Medford not far either."
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  • Jennifercb92
    "There’s a great school system, and it’s in close enough proximity to Boston that it’s a great place to live and raise a family."
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  • Kaitlyn S.
    "Halloween is a big event . Every house is a party . My husband and I know just about everyone on our street!! We have bbq and fires with the neighbors all summer ."
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  • Jen M. .
    "My commute to Boston is over an hour each way. I do not recommend driving if you can take the commuter rail to get to work. "
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  • Kaitlyn S.
    "I’ve lived in this area for 5 years now . It’s like it’s own tiny community. Everyone is very friendly and knows one another . The elementary school is excellent and the commuter rail in a walk away "
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  • Casey H.
    "Best place I know. Grew up here and bought a home to raise my children. Beat area I know. The schools are great. My kids still can play outside safely and I don’t have to worry. "
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  • Eileen R.
    "Independence Day Parade Italian Festival Schools events Little League Community Events...….!!!!!!!!!!!"
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  • Nicole C.
    "People frequently walk their dogs and even walk here from other neighborhoods. It is a safe neighborhood that is very dog friendly"
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  • Universriot
    "4th of July Parade is the biggest in New England, light up of Hanukkah Menorah at Wakefield Common, every week there is some event near the lake Quannapowitt. "
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  • Khintlian
    "Not a bad commute to the city. I feel as though Wakefield is a great central location. 95 south traffic is getting worse. North is better"
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  • Kathleen D.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 19 years. The neighbors are lovely & create a friendly atmosphere."
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  • Sam C.
    "We are huge dog lovers and there are great places to take them for long walks."
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  • Sam C.
    "The commute is very simple. There are many different ways you can use to get to the heart of Greenwood."
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  • Sam C.
    "It is a small little community within a bigger town."
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  • Sam C.
    "It is a GREAT place to raise kids and the school is an awesome place to learn."
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  • Rebecca R.
    "We do like dogs."
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    "It's very beautiful with nice people."
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  • Denise D.
    "A little congested weekday mornings with traffic coming off of Route 128 and cutting through town to avoid the highway back up."
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  • Denise D.
    "Beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, and very close to the center of town."
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    "Lots of families with small children, and a lot of town activities for children."
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  • David S.
    "The rail and bus service can take you to Boston and the easy access to major highways makes commuting easy."
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  • David S.
    "Quiet area, friendly neighbors, suburban bordering on rural, not crowded, lots of small businesses, but no heavy industry. Lots of trees, nice homes and scenery. Easy access to major highways, lots of places to eat or shop, no crime, fire station nearby, prompt police response if needed, & good roads. Also, local bank has a Greenwood office, and you don't have to go far to find what you need. Just a nice environment to live in. Plus, rail service to Boston, and to points North as well."
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    "very friendly and well maintained neighborhoods. good schools, very safe close to highways. very walkable. love livinh here."
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    "Beautiful wood areas with many hiking trails. Generally quiet and pretty safe neighborhood with nice neighbors."
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  • Ian M.
    "It's an easy commute by car as route 128 is easily accessed. It is also on main MBTA bus and rail routes."
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Frequently asked questions about 40 Sweetser St

  • What is 40 Sweetser St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 40 Sweetser St in Wakefield, MA is $1,443,100.
  • What is the price history for 40 Sweetser St?
    40 Sweetser St in Wakefield, MA last sold for $1,019,000 in September 2020.
  • Is Wakefield a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wakefield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wakefield?
    The median sale price in Wakefield is $765K. That is down $44.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 40 Sweetser St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 40 Sweetser St in Wakefield, MA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 40 Sweetser St?
    The lot at 40 Sweetser St in Wakefield, MA is about 0.26 acres (11,325 sq ft).

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