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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $88,500 on Jul 7, 1983

79 RICHARDSON ST

WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,540 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$88,500 · Jul 7, 1983
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.$350,000
SAVINGS BANK TRUST · R · recorded Dec 3, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,696 (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.$678,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$348,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$329,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$678,100

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.30 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Woodville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
H
Wakefield Memorial High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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.No

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

79 Richardson 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.

  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Wakefield 01880
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% 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 area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,879 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 79 Richardson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWakefield 01880Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²31% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac13% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than194340% of homes37% of homes

About 79 Richardson St

When did 79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA last sell?

79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA last sold on Jul 7, 1983 for $88,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA?

79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA built?

79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA?

79 Richardson 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 79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA compare to other homes in Wakefield 01880?

Among the 8,754 homes in Wakefield 01880, it is bigger than 31% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,879 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1943 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 79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Richardson St, Wakefield, MA was $7,696. The county assessed it at $678,100.

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