8 Herbert St Wakefield — Photo 1 of 30
Recent Drop: $10,000
$639,900
8 Herbert St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
Beds
3
Baths
1
SqFt
1,207
Style
Single Family
Built
1890
Pristine colonial on a quiet, low traffic street. Open concept floor plan for entertaining. Nicely updated kitchen with quartz countertops, breakfast bar and a brand new stove, opens to the spacious living room. Large master bedroom with double doors to deck that overlooks the level, fenced in yard. New flooring in all three bedrooms. Enclosed front room makes an excellent office or mud room. Close proximity to shopping, public transportation, parks, schools and restaurants.
Key facts
It was listed on September 4, 2026. The price has come down from an original $649,900 to $639,900, most recently on September 30, 2026. The annual property taxes are $6,572 (2025 tax year). It sits on a 0.14-acre (5,959 sq ft) lot.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 22 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wakefield, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • House of Worship
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First16 x 14
Kitchen
Lvl First15 x 14
Primary Bedroom
Lvl First16 x 14
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second15 x 14
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second15 x 10
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstProperty History
$639,900
Was $649,900
Sep 30, 2026
MLS® 73572041
$649,900
Sep 4, 2026
MLS® 73572041
Questions about this home
When was 8 Herbert St, Wakefield listed?
8 Herbert St, Wakefield was listed on September 4, 2026.
Has the price of 8 Herbert St, Wakefield changed?
The price has come down from an original $649,900 to $639,900, most recently on September 30, 2026.
What are the property taxes for 8 Herbert St, Wakefield?
The annual property taxes for 8 Herbert St, Wakefield are $6,572 (2025 tax year).
How big is the lot at 8 Herbert St, Wakefield?
8 Herbert St, Wakefield sits on a 0.14-acre (5,959 sq ft) lot.
What is the status of 8 Herbert St, Wakefield?
8 Herbert St, Wakefield is under contract, and the MLS still lists it as active.
Population
27,793
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$134K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
29.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
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: 604 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,207 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,959 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: Heidi Rossicone
Listing Office: Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
MLS® Number: 73572041
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