44 Church St, Wakefield, MA, 01880
About This Home
Welcome to 44 Church Street, a historic Federal Colonial overlooking beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. Rich in character and timeless New England charm, this one-of-a-kind home features wide plank floors, exposed beams, antique hardware, custom built-ins, and a striking center chimney, with portions dating back to a 1720s tin shop. Flexible living space spans three levels, including a third-floor bonus suite ideal for guests, a home office, or a private retreat. Thoughtful updates—including a newer roof (2020), furnace (2024), and central A/C—provide modern comfort while preserving the home's historic character. Outside, enjoy perennial gardens, inviting patio space, ample off-street parking, and a welcoming front porch with beautiful lake views. Ideally located just moments from downtown Wakefield, the commuter rail, restaurants, shops, parks, and major highways, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive property in one of Wakefield's most desirable locations.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1790
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Area: 22.611111111
Bathroom2
- Area: 33.041666666
Bathroom3
- Area: 38.458333333
Bedroom2
- Area: 114.791666666
Bedroom3
- Area: 111.25
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Area: 152.375
Features
- Bonus Room,Play Room,Entry Hall,Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 480
- Finished area above ground: 2,163
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,163
- Total interior livable area: 2,163 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 140.791666666
Living Room
- Area: 273.694444444
Master Bedroom
- Area: 280.25
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:000011 B:0103 P:00061A,816825
- Zoning: B
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch,Patio,Storage,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water,Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
Lot
- Lot size: 5,998 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,918 | $47,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $176 | $2,112 |
| Property Taxes | $727 | $8,724 |
| Electricity | $426 | $5,118 |
| Total | $5,247 | $62,964 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $774,999 |
| 2026-06-29 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 2026-06-29 | Pending sale | $799,000 |
| 2026-06-15 | Contingent | $799,000 |
| 2026-06-03 | Price change | $799,000 |
| 2026-05-20 | Listed for sale | $809,000 |
| 2020-07-13 | Sold | $600,000 |
| 2020-06-11 | Pending sale | $599,900 |
| 2020-05-27 | Listed for sale | $599,900 |
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