42 Butler Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
3 bd 2 ba 2,975 sqft Built 1958 Lot 38,768 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$770,000
Dec 23, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2021 | Sold | $770,000 | MLS #72924031 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Listed | $699,000 | MLS #72924031 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Sold | $500,000 | MLS #72845917 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Listed | $425,000 | MLS #72845917 |
| Dec 1, 2000 | Sold | $247,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,600 | $412,200 | $701,800 | $7,965 |
| 2024 | $281,100 | $400,000 | $681,100 | $7,662 |
| 2023 | $260,300 | $370,400 | $630,700 | $7,398 |
| 2022 | $196,600 | $336,700 | $533,300 | $6,570 |
| 2021 | $179,800 | $317,800 | $497,600 | $6,334 |
| 2020 | $172,300 | $304,700 | $477,000 | $6,091 |
| 2019 | $166,400 | $294,200 | $460,600 | $5,909 |
| 2018 | $156,000 | $275,800 | $431,800 | $5,592 |
| 2017 | $148,600 | $262,600 | $411,200 | $5,358 |
| 2016 | $144,100 | $245,900 | $390,000 | $5,261 |
| 2015 | $134,700 | $229,900 | $364,600 | $4,915 |
| 2014 | $130,500 | $222,700 | $353,200 | $4,514 |
| 2006 | $142,600 | $234,100 | $376,700 | $3,500 |
| 2005 | $127,500 | $234,100 | $361,600 | $3,276 |
| 2004 | $81,100 | $166,000 | $247,100 | $2,817 |
| 2003 | $81,100 | $166,000 | $247,100 | $2,733 |
Property facts
Year built
1958
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,975 sqft
Lot size
38,768 sqft
ZIP code
01880
City
Wakefield
Street
Butler Ave
Coordinates
42.51007, -71.05482
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$8,628
Gross rental yield
13.45%
Implied cap rate
8.74%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 42 Butler Ave last sell?
42 Butler Ave most recently sold on Dec 23, 2021 for $770,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 42 Butler Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 42 Butler Ave (year 2025) is $701,800 with $7,965 in property tax.
How does 42 Butler Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.9% below the last sale price of $770,000.
When was 42 Butler Ave built?
42 Butler Ave was built in 1958.
How does 42 Butler Ave compare to others on Butler Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Butler Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Butler Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 42 Butler Ave?
42 Butler Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,975 sqft, 38,768 sqft lot single_family.
Is 42 Butler Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 42 Butler Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 42 Butler Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 42 Butler Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.4%
Implied 1-yr
+1.4%
2026 Q3
$832.4K
2026 Q4
$835.3K
ZIP 01880 — Median Price History + Forecast
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