61 Forest Street, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
$600,000
Est. $3,193/month
About this home
GREAT OPPORTUNITY For Rehabbers, Contractors, or Handy Buyers. ~ Spacious 8+ room Colonial, conveniently located in Wakefield's Beautiful Greenwood Area! This home needs work and repairs to make it your dream home! ~ Large Eat-in kitchen, Separate Dining room and Living room,~ 2nd and 3rd floors have 3-4 Bedrooms plus Additional Bonus Room. - Nice Large Yard. ~ Easy Access to Public Transportation, Restaurants and Stores. ~ Property is an Estate and is being sold as is.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$519,900
Final Sale Price:
$600,000
Difference:
+$80,100 (+15.4%)
Performance Metrics
115.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$305
Sale $/sq ft:
$352
This property sold for $352 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 15.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Facts & Features
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1913
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,706 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Interior Features
Flooring
Wood, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Interior Entry
Accessibility Features
No
Exterior & Structure
Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Block, Stone
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck - Wood
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck - Wood
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Lot Size
10,829 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2500
Frontage Length
50 ft
Road Surface Type
Paved
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Utilities & Systems
Utilities Available
for Electric Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$7,356
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$653,900
Tax Lot
12
Tax Block
77
Tax Map Number
22
Parcel Number
819575
Zoning
SR
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Buyers and Buyer Agents to do their own due diligence ~ 20 foot passageway abuts the left side of property. See attached plan.~ Seller has never lived in the property and has no knowledge of the property and its condition.
Listing Terms
Contract
Location
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Neighborhood
61 Forest Street, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
Walkability
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Schools
Elementary School
Greenwood
Middle School
Galvin
High School
Memorial
Monthly Payment Calculator
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$0
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest
$0
Property Tax
$613
Homeowners Insurance
$200
PMI
$0
Property History
Market Insights
13.4%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Nov 1, 2024
$600,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
Listed for Sale
Sep 18, 2024
$519,900
Original listing
Agent: Linda Ferris
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2024 | ✓ Sold | $600,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/18/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $519,900 | - | - | Original listing |