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$523,136$282 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $73,900 on Aug 8, 1983

40 BENNETT ST

WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,852 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.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$523K
$473K low$574K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,900 · Aug 8, 1983
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$480,136
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$384,109
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.9%
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.$43,000
GARY NEEDHAM · recorded Mar 3, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,293 (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.$466,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$466,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$675,830

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Galvin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Woodville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
H
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

40 Bennett St 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 92% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Newer than 74% 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.

This home
$370K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 8% 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$523,136
CheaperTypical $804,580Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$282
CheaperTypical $448Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,852 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,877 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 40 Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWakefield 01880Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$523,1368% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2822% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,852 ft²49% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac87% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than197574% of homes68% of homes

About 40 Bennett St

How much is 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA is $523,136 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $472,521 to $573,751. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA last sell?

40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA last sold on Aug 8, 1983 for $73,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA?

40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 1,852 square feet of living space.

When was 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA built?

40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA?

40 Bennett St, 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 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA compare to other homes in Wakefield 01880?

Among the 8,755 homes in Wakefield 01880, it is worth more than 8% of them ($523,136 against a typical $804,580), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($282 against a typical $448), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,852 ft² against a typical 1,877 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1975 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 16% 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 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA was $5,293. The county assessed it at $466,300.

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