18 Franklin St

1,759 Sq. Ft.
$408 / Sq. Ft.
1,759
Sq. Ft.
$408
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this delightful 3–4 bedroom Colonial ideally located just minutes from downtown Wakefield, the commuter rail, and scenic Lake Quannapowitt. Brimming with old-world charm yet thoughtfully updated for modern living, this home features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen, and newer electrical, heating, and windows. Enjoy the inviting enclosed front porch—a perfect spot to relax with your morning coffee—and a newer deck overlooking the private, easy-to-maintain backyard....Welcome home to this delightful 3–4 bedroom Colonial ideally located just minutes from downtown Wakefield, the commuter rail, and scenic Lake Quannapowitt. Brimming with old-world charm yet thoughtfully updated for modern living, this home features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen, and newer electrical, heating, and windows. Enjoy the inviting enclosed front porch—a perfect spot to relax with your morning coffee—and a newer deck overlooking the private, easy-to-maintain backyard. With dual driveways for convenient parking and a flexible floor plan offering space for a home office or fourth bedroom, this home blends character, comfort, and convenience in one of Wakefield’desirable locations.
  1. Listed by Chuha & Scouten Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
  2. Listed by Julie Scott • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 18 Franklin Street

Town
Wakefield
Area
MA-Wakefield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 12:52 PM

Property Details for 18 Franklin Street

StatusSold
MLS #73443631
Days on Market13
Taxes$6,852 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1925
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Chuha & Scouten Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Julie Scott

Sold By StartPoint Realty, Laxmi Khanal

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Building Information for 18 Franklin Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,759 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,066 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,495

Property Taxes

$571

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 18 Franklin Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1759.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Call Supt
  • High School: Wakefield High
  • Middle School: Gavin Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Composite, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 192.708
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.12
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.9
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 125.543
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.3
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.11
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.09
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.7
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 7.7
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 172.8
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.8
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.5
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 12.09
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.9
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 48.14
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.8
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.3
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 146.832
  • Dining Room Length: 11.2
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.11
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 216.216
  • Family Room Length: 15.12
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • Family Room Width: 14.3
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 188.37
  • Kitchen Length: 11.7
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.1
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 168.329
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.11
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.9
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Ring door bell is deactivated. Washer,dryer and refrigerator remain as gifts.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:000019 B:0120 P:000042,819017
  • Assessments: $603,700
  • Book: 73653
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: GR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 18 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73443631

$717,100—
Oct 28, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73443631

—
Oct 21, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73443631

—
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73443631

$689,000—
Nov 15, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72554076

$467,500—
Sep 29, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72554076

—
Sep 29, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72554076

—
Aug 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72554076

$499,900—
Sep 11, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88179483

$268,500—
Sep 11, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30521447

$268,500—
Jul 30, 2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30521447

—
Jul 30, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30521447

—
Jul 6, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30521447

$279,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73443631

$717,100
10/28/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73443631

—
10/21/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73443631

—
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73443631

$689,000
11/15/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72554076

$467,500
09/29/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72554076

—
09/29/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72554076

—
08/23/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72554076

$499,900
09/11/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88179483

$268,500
09/11/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30521447

$268,500
07/30/2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30521447

—
07/30/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30521447

—
07/06/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30521447

$279,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 18 Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$323,100Additions$280,600Total$603,700
Tax Record2025$6,852 ($571 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,546 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,546 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt672 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,759 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1957ZoningGRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:000019 B:0120 P:000042

Schools near 18 Franklin Street

This home is within Wakefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Galvin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Wakefield Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Woodville School
PublicPK to 4

Greenwood Elementary School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Chuha & Scouten Team; Leading Edge Real Estate, Julie Scott

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