43 Friend St

$740,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2,704 Sq. Ft.
$274 / Sq. Ft.
2,704
Sq. Ft.
$274
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Wonderful opportunity to live in what is arguably one of the best neighborhoods in the sought after West Side. Friend Street is a peaceful, tree lined cul de sac with great access to lake Quanapowitt, Walton School, Farmers Market, downtown restaurants and shops and the commuter rail and highway. This spacious home has a FP LR, large KIT, FR, DEN, 4 season sunroon with floor to ceiling windows with a slider to a private flagstone patio where you can unwind at the end of a long day plus a FR & 3/4...Wonderful opportunity to live in what is arguably one of the best neighborhoods in the sought after West Side. Friend Street is a peaceful, tree lined cul de sac with great access to lake Quanapowitt, Walton School, Farmers Market, downtown restaurants and shops and the commuter rail and highway. This spacious home has a FP LR, large KIT, FR, DEN, 4 season sunroon with floor to ceiling windows with a slider to a private flagstone patio where you can unwind at the end of a long day plus a FR & 3/4 BTH on the main level of the home. There ar 4 BEDS and a second full bath plus access to the attic on the second level. The lower level features a large media room a great bonus room that can be whatever you desire...think workout/yoga room, home office etc. and it has direct access to the exterior. A one car attached garage and professionally landscaped 10,000+ yard complete the exterior. Homes in this area rarely become available so bring your HGTV ideas and make this home your own.

Listing Agent

  1. Lisa Howitt

    Lisa Howitt

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    lisa.howitt@compass.com

    P: (617)-957-0521

Property Details for 43 Friend Street

Town
Wakefield
Area
MA-Wakefield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2023 08:05 AM

Property Details for 43 Friend Street

StatusSold
MLS #73155861
Days on Market7
Taxes$8,030 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1955
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Lisa Howitt

Sold By Shore Real Estate LLC, Lynda Le

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Building Information for 43 Friend Street

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,326 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,657

Property Taxes

$669

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 43 Friend Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2704.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Walton
  • High School: Wakefield High
  • Middle School: Galvin Ms
  • Neighborhood: West Side
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bathroom - 3/4, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Slider, Media Room, Bonus Room, Foyer, Den, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Pedestal Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Screens, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 272.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 209.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 44.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 294.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Dryer Hookup - Dual,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 204.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Archway
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Home is being sold "AS IS AS SEEN" Seller has not lived in the home for a long time. Dryer in kitchen included but not working. Heat unit on 4 season porch needs repair.Pls see list of Inclusions attached and submit offers to LA by 12:00 on 9/12. No escalation clauses please.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:000006 B:0085 P:000F15,815749
  • Assessments: $684,600
  • Book: 48481
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 43 Friend Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73454769

$1,230,000—
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73454769

$1,230,000—
Oct 27, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73155861

$740,000—
Oct 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521190316

$740,000

+121.9% / yr

Sep 13, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73155861

—
Sep 13, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73155861

—
Sep 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73155861

$699,900—
Nov 13, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326628127

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73454769

$1,230,000
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73454769

$1,230,000
10/27/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73155861

$740,000
10/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521190316

$740,000

+121.9% / yr

09/13/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73155861

—
09/13/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73155861

—
09/06/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73155861

$699,900
11/13/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326628127

$1

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Public Records for 43 Friend Street

Taxable ValueLand$390,900Additions$428,000Total$818,900
Tax Record2025$9,295 ($775 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,704 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,704 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt420 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1985ZoningSRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWAKE M:000006 B:0085 P:000F15Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 43 Friend Street

This home is within Wakefield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Walton Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Galvin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Wakefield Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Dolbeare Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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