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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $940,000 on Jun 23, 2026

26 RICHARDSON AVE

WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,037 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$940,000 · Jun 23, 2026
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$472,000
MORTGAGE NTWK · recorded Dec 28, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,937 (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.$787,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$331,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$456,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Galvin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Woodville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.2 mi
H
Wakefield Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

26 Richardson Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 97% 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.

Living area2,037 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,878 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 26 Richardson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWakefield 01880Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,037 ft²59% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac3% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than195760% of homes49% of homes

About 26 Richardson Ave

When did 26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA last sell?

26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA last sold on Jun 23, 2026 for $940,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA?

26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,037 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA built?

26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA?

26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA is assigned to Galvin Middle School (middle), rated B; Woodville Elementary School (elementary), 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 26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA compare to other homes in Wakefield 01880?

Among the 8,755 homes in Wakefield 01880, it is bigger than 59% of them (2,037 ft² against a typical 1,878 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1957 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA was $8,937. The county assessed it at $787,400.

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