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The Town of Wakefield is situated in Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts, approximately ten miles north of the City of Boston. It is bordered on the north by Reading and Lynnfield, on the west by parts of Reading and Stoneham, on the south by Melrose and on the east by Saugus and Lynnfield again.
Originally settled in 1639, this area was known as the First or South Parish of Reading until the year 1812 at which time it was incorporated as the Town of South Reading. It remained as South Reading until 1868 when the name was changed to Wakefield in honor of one of its leading citizens, Cyrus Wakefield, who built the first rattan factory in the world.
Today, Wakefield is a desirable suburban residential community governed by a public spirited, well-informed citizenry interested in maintaining both the natural beauty of the town and in providing a high quality of services and facilities at a level adequate to the needs of health and safety. The town has diversification of industry and employment and the level of wages and employment is high.
Manufacturing is the largest source of employment; next in importance finance, insurance and real estate followed by the wholesale and retail trade industry. The Central Business District along Main Street consists of banks, public buildings, specialty shops, and professional offices.
Town residents confidently assert that Wakefield is a well managed community. Adding to the town's attractiveness are its two lakes: Crystal Lake, a water supply source, and Lake Quannapowitt, a center for water sports. Lake Quannapowitt provides year-round recreational opportunities; swimming, boating and fishing in the summer and ice fishing, ice boating, hockey and ice skating in the winter. This three mile lake is a popular area for jogging and walking.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
94 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
91 |
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8th Grade Math: |
54 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
60 |
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8th Grade Science: |
79 |
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4th Grade Math: |
76 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
86 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,191
Average SAT scores:
1583
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.5 to 1
Community
Population:24,706 Median Income in town: $85,011 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 10 / 1,000
Violent: 0.8 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
5
/ 1
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $389,900
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $410,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -5%
Avg single family tax bill:
$4,006
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Greenwood (Haverhill Line)
Wakefield (Haverhill Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
136, 137
Miles to Boston:
15
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
21
Rail time to Boston:
22
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$334,500
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Move right in! Bright and sunny 3 BR Cape with fenced and yard and 1 car garage, located in desirable Greenwood neighborhood. Open floor plan with FP living room, sunroom, spacious dining room and updated granite eat-in kitchen. The finished lower level offers a fireplace family room, extra closet space and laundry area. Close to major highways, public transportation, shopping and restaurants!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,900
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Large 3 BR/3BA Colonial on Wakefield/Melrose line. Custom kitchen includes granite countertop, new stainless steel appliances, pantry and under cabinet lights. Master Bedroom includes cathedral ceilings, skylights, private bath & walk-in closet. Home also features central air, security system, new windows, exterior painted in 2011. Hardwood floors, tiled baths, fireplaced front-to-back living rm, heated 2-car garage & an oversized deck at back of house.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,900
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Pride of ownership through & through! Best value in town by far! This GREAT sought after neighborhood is within walking distance to a public playground with tennis court, is convenient to public & private schools & transportation. HW floors throughout including a 3 season encl porch. Pretty alcove on second floor. MB with master bath. All BR's are all of good size. Freshly painted exterior & interior. Perfect for first time home buyers! No showings until the OH 4/29. Won't last.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$597,000
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Great opportunity to Own and be a Tenant in this commercial mixed-use building, renovated, high visibility w/ high traffic hair salon on Main St. with 7 chair capability. Sale includes salon business w/ 2 offices & half bath. 2nd & 3rd floor residential, basement unit has seperate entrance. All seperate meters. One of very few Mansard Colonials in the area, located on MBTA line. Comes w/ 2 driveways (one is shared), new windows, v/s ,fened-in b/y, ctrl A/C. Gr. loc Wake/Mel. line
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$295,900
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Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 Bath, 3rd floor rear facing unit at desirable Granite Knoll condominiums. Built in 2004, this 1213 Sq.ft. beauty is in mint condition and features an open floor plan with a large living/dining room area, spacious bedrooms, an in-unit laundry room, a gourmet style kitchen with beautiful cherry cabinets, tile backsplash, hardwood floor and recessed lighting. Central A/C, heat and hot water included in condo fee.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$379,900
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Outstanding opportunity to live in Greenwood Area of Wakefield! Generous living space at approximately 1700 square feet &9 foot ceilings! Renovations include modern kitchen with granite & stainless appliances. 1 1/2 ceramic bathrooms tastefully upgraded. Refinished hard wood floors throughout! 3 great sized bed rooms plus space to expand in the attic & transferable home warranty! Enjoy walking to train, park, & shops! Motivated Seller Needs To Sell Fast & Any Reasonable Offer Will Be Considered!
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