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79 Elm St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$637,000
Est. $3,390/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,373
Sq Ft
$268
Price/Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
1950
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
21
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 72174224

About this home

Classic Center Entrance Colonial on " West Side" of Wakefield. Updated & Expanded Kitchen/Family Rm w/ Cathedral Ceiling, automatic skylights & Charming sitting & Dining nook that overlooks a Spectacular, Serene rear yard. Open concept w/ Stainless Steel appliances, Granite counters & Ceramic tile backsplash. Gleaming Hrdwd flrs throughout. Formal Dining room w/ built-in & Front to back Living room w/ fireplace and adjoining 3 season porch for those Warm Summer nights! Welcoming foyer, Office & half bath complete 1st level. Front to back Mstr Bdrm w/ double closets, two generous size bedrooms & full bath on 2nd level. LL Play Room has been a Children's delight for many generations! Expansive Backyard includes a Koi pond w/ water feature, quaint ground level Trex decking for that" before Dinner Sipping", outside stone fireplace & beautiful mature plantings. Just down the street is Lake Quannapowitt with its many outdoor activities, the Commuter Rail Station & Rte 95. Location! Location!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $624,000
Final Sale Price: $637,000
Difference: +$13,000 (+2.1%)
Performance Metrics
102.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $263
Sale $/sq ft: $268
This property sold for $268 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 21 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
1950
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,373 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Office, Play Room, Sitting Room
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Invisible Fence
Patio/Porch Features
Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing
Invisible
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.27 acres
Lot Size
11,719 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2700
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
5
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service
Security Features
Security System
Energy Efficient Features
Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,511
Tax Year
2017
Tax Assessed Value
$499,700
Parcel Number
M:000003 B:0003 P:00022J,815251
Zoning
SR

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Icemaker not working in first floor refrigerator/ French drain along rear stone wall

Location

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Neighborhood

79 Elm St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Walton
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Middle School
Galvin
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High School
Wakefield Mem.
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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $543
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

2%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Aug 7, 2017
$637,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2017
$624,000
Original listing
Agent: Mindy Widtfeldt

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 1, 2017 New Listing Added $624,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
21 days
Price per Sq Ft
$268

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $6,511 $499,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,511
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$499,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mindy Widtfeldt
Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Agent MLS ID B0463975
Office MLS ID AN3138

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