$765,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
4,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$437 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2025

Start your homeownership journey at 36 Salem St in Wakefield! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is perfect for first-time buyers looking for space, convenience, and future potential. Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors (even under the carpet), a roomy primary bedroom with built-ins and a walk-through closet to the second bedroom, and a bright living area that just feels like home. The large 2-car garage comes with a second-floor loft—ideal for storage, a workshop, or future expansion. You'll love the fenced-in yard for pets, play, or gardening, plus there’s plenty of off-street parking. Key updates include a newer roof, newly paved driveway, split oil tank, and French drain, and sump pump for peace of mind. Located close to Lake Quannapowitt, shops and restaurants on Main St., and the Haverhill Line Wakefield commuter rail station, perfect for an easy Boston commute. Vacant and easy to show—come take a look and imagine the possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer DeNisco

Cameron Prestige, LLC Listed on: 08/14/2025

Cameron Prestige, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Campano

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,259

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned GR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Picture Window
  • Pocket Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:000016 B:0047 P:0128AB,818096

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,259

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Sitting Room, Home Office
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Pocket Door
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Slider
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1750
  • Living Area: 1750
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4281
  • MAIN SO: BB3298

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:000016 B:0047 P:0128AB,818096
  • Zoning: GR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4400
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7259

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2025
Closed on
Sep 19, 2025
Sold by
Lewis Phillip and Hollenbeck Molly
Bought by
Abbott Melissa
Seller's Agent
Jennifer DeNisco
Cameron Prestige, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Paul Campano
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
$115,100
17.71%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$745,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,850
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.28%
Original Mortgage
$726,750
Outstanding Balance
$725,229
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$19,921

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2018
Closed on
Jun 27, 2018
Sold by
Thompson Joann M
Bought by
Hollenbeck Molly and Lewis Phillip
Seller's Agent
Nicholas McPherson
RE/MAX Partners
Buyer's Agent
Emma Cannellos
Rooney Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$491,500
Premium/Discount to List
$22,500
4.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Boyle 3Rd Gerard F
Bought by
Thompson Joann M
Seller's Agent
Robert Rose
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Buyer's Agent
Micky McKinnon
New Home Network
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$403,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,900
-8.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.38%
Original Mortgage
$382,850
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2008
Sold by
Dubuque Donald J and Dubuque Lisa
Bought by
Boyle Gerard F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$321,856
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1995
Sold by
Davis Chester R and Davis Margaret E
Bought by
Dubuque Donald J and Dubuque Lisa
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $765,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $491,500 --
Quit Claim Deed $403,000 --
Deed $349,721 --
Deed $349,721 --
Deed $159,900 --
Deed $159,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $726,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $382,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $323,379 No Value Available
Previous Owner $321,856 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold $765,000 +17.7% $437 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $649,900 +32.2% $371 / Sq Ft
06/27/2018 06/27/18 Sold $491,500 +4.8% $281 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/17/2018 04/17/18 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2018 04/11/18 For Sale $469,000 +16.4% $268 / Sq Ft
06/23/2016 06/23/16 Sold $403,000 -3.8% $250 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/04/2016 05/04/16 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2016 04/09/16 Price Changed $419,000 -2.3% $260 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Price Changed $429,000 -2.5% $266 / Sq Ft
03/09/2016 03/09/16 For Sale $439,900 -- $273 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,259 $639,600 $323,900 $315,700
2024 $6,859 $609,700 $308,600 $301,100
2023 $6,878 $586,400 $296,700 $289,700
2022 $6,634 $538,500 $272,200 $266,300
2021 $6,051 $475,300 $235,200 $240,100
2020 $5,769 $451,800 $223,600 $228,200
2019 $5,196 $405,000 $215,800 $189,200
2018 $5,008 $386,700 $206,100 $180,600
2017 $5,006 $384,200 $194,400 $189,800
2016 $4,686 $347,400 $171,900 $175,500
2015 $4,594 $340,800 $168,600 $172,200
2014 $4,270 $334,100 $165,200 $168,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73418037

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WAKE-000016-000047-000128AB