CondominiumResidential
38 Bennett St
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 198117 units607–905 ft²
$6.4M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$375K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$531
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
+22.0%vs the Wakefield ZIP median sale $/ft² ($435)
Sales Performance
$375K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
5.9%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+6.4%per yeartypical hold 5.1 yrsfrom 37 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871993199620012005201120142026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871993199620012005201120142026
56 arms-length sales on record for this building.
Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
1 bd2 bd
1 bed
6 units$330K · $543/ft²
2 bed
11 units$380K · $530/ft²
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
10 units$380K · $530/ft²
1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft²
4 units$341K · $562/ft²
One-off layouts
3 units
Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.
$323K–$331K
4 units
$352K–$352K
1 unit
$373K–$380K
7 units
$392K–$392K
1 unit
$416K–$416K
1 unit
$425K–$438K
3 units
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.76%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.24%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.14.8 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.50%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.36%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$373,623
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,634
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0
Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.
Unit 3DFeb 20, 2026$375,000$523/ft²Unit 1CSep 20, 2021$320,000$446/ft²Unit 3DJan 8, 2021$275,000$384/ft²Unit 2CNov 19, 2018$275,100$384/ft²Unit 3DAug 8, 2018$271,000$378/ft²Unit 3ESep 14, 2017$218,000$359/ft²Unit 1CDec 19, 2014$195,700$273/ft²Unit 3AApr 30, 2013$199,000$278/ft²Unit 3DJan 31, 2013$176,500$246/ft²Unit 3ESep 7, 2012$130,000$214/ft²
Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.65 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MEH
Galvin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
Woodville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
Wakefield Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
District: Wakefield School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 01880These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,469 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,797
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,919
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.
38 Bennett St # 1a
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 905 ft²
38 Bennett St # 1b
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 1c
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 1d
1 bd · 1 ba · 612 ft²
38 Bennett St # 1e
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
38 Bennett St # 2a
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 2b
1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft²
38 Bennett St # 2c
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 2d
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 2e
1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft²
38 Bennett St # 2f
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 3a
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 3b
1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft²
38 Bennett St # 3c
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 3d
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
38 Bennett St # 3e
1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft²
38 Bennett St # 3f
2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft²
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 38 Bennett St
How many units are in 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA?
38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA has 17 residential units across built in 1981, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 17 units at 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA is $374,750. That works out to $531 per square foot. Units run from 607 to 905 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA expensive for Wakefield?
Units at 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA carry a median of $531 per square foot, 22% above the Wakefield median of $435 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA?
1 units at 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 56 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 5.9% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $375K.
Have units at 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA appreciated?
Across 37 repeat sales of the same unit, 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA returned a median 6.4% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.1 years.
What floor plans does 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA have?
The most common plan at 38 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA is a 2-bedroom of 717 square feet, repeated 10 times, with a median estimate of $379,978. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.
Closest homes
- 38 Bennett St$331K0 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 612 ft² · Sold $52K · Oct 1992
- 38 Bennett St$373K0 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Sold $144K · Mar 2011
- 38 Bennett St$416K0 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Sold $109K · Sep 1998
- 38 Bennett St$380K0 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Sold $320K · Sep 2021
- 38 Bennett St$374K0 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Sold $205K · May 2006
- 38 Bennett St$425K0 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft² · Sold $97K · Mar 1988
- 38 Bennett St$330K0 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft² · Sold $218K · Jul 2017
- 38 Bennett St$380K0 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Sold $228K · Dec 2004
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