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$675,556$414 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Mar 27, 1986

21 FOREST RD

WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,632 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$676K
$640K low$712K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Mar 27, 1986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,004 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$705,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$398,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$306,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$684,380

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Greenwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Galvin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Wakefield Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

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How this home compares

21 Forest Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Wakefield 01880

What homes are worth in Wakefield 01880

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$365K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Wakefield 01880.

How it measures up in Wakefield 01880

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wakefield 01880.

Estimated value$675,556
CheaperTypical $796,135Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$414
CheaperTypical $446Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 21 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWakefield 01880Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$675,55622% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41435% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²36% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac77% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than196466% of homes57% of homes

About 21 Forest Rd

How much is 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA is $675,556 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $639,524 to $711,588. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA last sell?

21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA last sold on Mar 27, 1986 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA?

21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,632 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA built?

21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA?

21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA is assigned to Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Galvin Middle School (middle), rated B; Wakefield Memorial High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wakefield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA compare to other homes in Wakefield 01880?

Among the 8,755 homes in Wakefield 01880, it is worth more than 22% of them ($675,556 against a typical $796,135), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($414 against a typical $446), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,882 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1964 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 36% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Forest Rd, Wakefield, MA was $8,004. The county assessed it at $705,200.

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