55 Melvin Street # R, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$305,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,240
Sq Ft
$246
Price/Sq Ft
1983
Year Built
4
Parking
Condex
Type
132
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 3, 2009 • MLS# 70871292 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $329,000
Final Sale Price: $305,000
Difference: $24,000 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
132
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $265
Sale $/sq ft: $246
This property sold for $246 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.

At 132 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

BEAUTIFULLy renovated and maintained! This townhouse has been done over from top to bottom. Open, contemporary layout features a gourmet kitchen with granite, stainless and maple cabinets. Hardwood gleams throughout the unit and the baths are new and lovely, with elegant vanities and granite tops. Master bedroom is quite large with large walk-in closet. Second bedroom can serve as a roomy home office if needed. New TREX deck, storage shed, lovely perennial gardens and beds. New roof, 3/09!

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Property History

Market Insights

46.7%
Price Range
133
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73338846
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Previously Sold
Apr 7, 2025
$572,000
MLS #73338846
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72608159
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Previously Sold
Mar 12, 2020
$412,500
MLS #72608159
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72064309
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Previously Sold
Oct 28, 2016
$321,000
MLS #72064309
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Sold
Jun 30, 2009
$305,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 133
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Listed for Sale
Feb 3, 2009
$319,000
Original listing
Agent: Nancy S. Pallotta Office: Century 21 Commonwealth

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $3,024 $289,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,024
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$289,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condex
Year Built 1983
Living Area 1,240 sq ft
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,024
Assessed Value $289,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets No
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Master Insurance, Water/sewer Is A Shared Expense Between Units R And L; Averages $185 Month
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse","Half-Duplex"]
Unit/Building R
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 133 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condex
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1983
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,240 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1983
Structure Type: Townhouse, Half-Duplex
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Woodville School
0.5 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
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
1.1 mi
115 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Greenwood School
1.3 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
B+
Walton School
1.4 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
1.4 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
0.6 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
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
0.8 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
B+
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
0.9 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
1.3 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

55 Melvin Street # R, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy S. Pallotta
Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Office Phone 781-729-7777
Agent MLS ID BB803059
Office MLS ID BB6003
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:14 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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