18 Forest St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880 • Greenwood
$343,500
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,192
Sq Ft
$288
Price/Sq Ft
0.38
Acres
1960
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
34
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 18, 2007 • MLS# 70617074 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $356,750
Final Sale Price: $343,500
Difference: $13,250 (-3.7%)
Performance Metrics
96.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
34
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $299
Sale $/sq ft: $288
This property sold for $288 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 34 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$288/sq ft
Area Median
$470/sq ft
Difference
38.8%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Nothing to do but move in to this updated home in a convenient commuter location! Entertaining floor plan! LR w/ fp and new bay window opens to dr w/ french dr to enclosed 3 season porch overlooking priv. rear yd perfect for spring/summer ent. 3 bedrooms (one being used as an office)and a full bath. LL offers future expansion poss. w/open unfinished area and a garage. Home has had many recent updates incl. windows,siding,gutters,landscaping and more!

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Property History

Market Insights

70.1%
Price Range
35
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73588784
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 9, 2026
$699,000
MLS #73588784 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72063132
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Previously Sold
Oct 31, 2016
$437,000
MLS #72063132
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Sold
Oct 23, 2007
$343,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 35
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Listed for Sale
Jul 18, 2007
$356,750
Original listing
Agent: Amy Copeland Potamis Office: RE/MAX Heritage, LLC
Previous Transaction - MLS #30384156
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Previously Sold
Apr 28, 2000
$209,000
MLS #30384156
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $3,079 $323,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,079
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$323,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 1,192 sq ft
Lot Size 0.38 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Garage Access
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Raised Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,079
Assessed Value $323,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Home Has Been Treated For Termites No Further Issues. French Drain-basement Has Been Dry
Exclusions Curtain Rods
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 35 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,192 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Garage Access
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Raised Ranch
Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails
School District
Wakefield School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.5% Low
0.5% Suspensions 0.3% In-School
↓ 5.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
St. Joseph Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Greenwood School
0.4 mi | #203 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Improved 46 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
209 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
0.9 mi
115 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Woodville School
1.4 mi | #172 of 825 | Score: 56.1
Improved 58 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
462 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-04
B+
Walton School
1.8 mi | #299 of 825 | Score: 50.8
Improved 125 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
221 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
A
Dolbeare School
2.4 mi | #160 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Improved 34 spots from last year
-1.7 below state avg
425 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Galvin Middle School
1.1 mi | #80 of 352 | Score: 51.9
Improved 4 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
1,076 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
1.3 mi | #80 of 346 | Score: 63.2
Improved 15 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
871 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,930 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
1.3 mi
Grades 09-12
B+
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
1.6 mi | #127 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Improved 95 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,414 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,818 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Greenwood

18 Forest St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent Amy Copeland Potamis
Listing Office RE/MAX Heritage, LLC
Office Phone 781-979-0100
Agent MLS ID B0486572
Office MLS ID B13601
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 3:35 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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