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$623,334$530 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $139,000 on Mar 31, 1993

54 PRESTON ST

WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,176 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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

$623K
$575K low$672K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,000 · Mar 31, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,846 (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.$515,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$334,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$590,520

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.Bungalow
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.1962
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(4)

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
Woodville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Galvin Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 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%

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How this home compares

54 Preston 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 86% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Older than 65% 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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$375K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 14% 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$623,334
CheaperTypical $789,408Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$530
CheaperTypical $444Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,888 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 54 Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWakefield 01880Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$623,33414% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53078% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²15% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac5% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than193835% of homes35% of homes

About 54 Preston St

How much is 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA is $623,334 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $574,632 to $672,036. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA last sell?

54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA last sold on Mar 31, 1993 for $139,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA?

54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA built?

54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA?

54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA is assigned to Woodville 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 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA compare to other homes in Wakefield 01880?

Among the 8,754 homes in Wakefield 01880, it is worth more than 14% of them ($623,334 against a typical $789,408), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($530 against a typical $444), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,888 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1938 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 29% 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 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Preston St, Wakefield, MA was $5,846. The county assessed it at $515,100.

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