
4 Hillside Ave Wakefield — Photo 1 of 42
Beds
3
Baths
1
SqFt
1,924
Style
Single Family
Built
1889
Beautiful and spacious West Side home with stick-style Victorian architecture and exceptional period details. This home offers an intricate exterior with decorative stickwork, fish-scale shingles, turned columns, decorative brackets, unique corner tower with pyramidal roof, stained glass, a box window and a large covered front porch. Inside you’ll find timeless period details including a beautiful antique staircase, tall ceilings, handsome deep moldings and tall windows that flood the home with natural light. There are double parlors and a beautiful dining room with a circa 1910 mural open to the kitchen that offers double ovens and a GAS cooktop. Off the kitchen is a large gorgeous private bluestone patio that is like having an extra room as well as a young and sizable quality shed and a wonderful spacious fenced flat grassy area. Upstairs you’ll find 3 good size bedrooms on the second floor and a large bonus room in attic with a closet as well as access to a raw storage space. SO well located just a few blocks from the Commuter Rail and bus as well as close to restaurants, shopping, seasonal Farmers Market, Lake Quannapowitt and all of the fun activities that happen Downtown and at “The Lake” throughout the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a home with incredible character, excellent indoor and outdoor space located in a highly desirable area.
Open Houses
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 21 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Wakefield, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Oven • Dishwasher • Range • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Highway Access • Public School
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining Room
Lvl FirstCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl FirstCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances
Master Bedroom
Lvl SecondCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl SecondCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1
Lvl SecondBathroom - Full
Population
27,793
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$134K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
29.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,924 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 9,322 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Laurie Hunt
Listing Office: North Star RE Agents, LLC
MLS® Number: 73574683
Open Houses
Browse More Homes in Wakefield
Explore other active listings in the area.
$839,0004 West StWakefield, MA3 bd3 ba1,733 sqft
$985,00091 Cedar StreetWakefield, MA5 bd3 ba2,835 sqft
$739,90016 Central StWakefield, MA3 bd2 ba1,465 sqft
$1,799,0005 Dell AveWakefield, MA4 bd4 ba4,066 sqft
$569,000294 Water StreetWakefield, MA2 bd2 ba1,195 sqft
$1,555,00022 Park StWakefield, MA6 bd4 ba3,068 sqft
