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68 Preston Street # 5F, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$270,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
622
Sq Ft
$434
Price/Sq Ft
1982
Year Built
1
Parking
16
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 6, 2020 • MLS# 72685197 Copied! • Updated Aug 25, 2020

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $249,900
Final Sale Price: $270,000
Difference: +$20,100 (+8.0%)
Performance Metrics
108.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $402
Sale $/sq ft: $434
This property sold for $434 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$434/sq ft
Area Average
$527/sq ft
Difference
17.6%

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

About this home

Tired of paying continually rising rents? Located in Preston Park this sweet and meticulous one bedroom condo is just the answer! Enjoy a generous sized living room with a slider that opens to your own private enclosed porch. Just off the living room is an eat-in kitchen boasting no shortage of cabinets and counter space. An updated bathroom and a spacious master bedroom with a gorgeous walk-in closet complete the floor plan. Summer is here and it is the perfect time to relax on the enclosed porch which overlooks the landscaped grounds and in-ground pool. On-site laundry, separate storage area and a condo fee that includes your heat & hot water just add to value. Conveniently located to Lake Quannapowitt, Route 93, 95 and Route 1 make this a superb commuting location.

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Property History

Market Insights

20.7%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73422908
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 30, 2025
$315,000
MLS #73422908
Sold
Aug 25, 2020
$270,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2020
$249,900
Original listing
Agent: Maura Allard Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $2,687 $210,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,687
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$311
Per month
Assessed Value
$210,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1982
Living Area 622 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Common
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed
Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $2,687
Assessed Value $210,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $311
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 46
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 5F
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures room dimensions are approximate
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Association Financial Statements (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1982
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
622 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
5 x 9
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Main,First Floor

Kitchen
8 x 15
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
16 x 11
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access, Slider
Master Bedroom
12 x 12
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1982
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Common
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Woodville School
0.7 mi | #192 of 824 | Score: 55.5
Improved 38 spots from last year
-2.7 below state avg
456 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-04
A
Dolbeare School
1.0 mi | #153 of 824 | Score: 57.0
Improved 41 spots from last year
-1.2 below state avg
443 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-04
B+
Walton School
1.4 mi | #293 of 824 | Score: 51.0
Improved 131 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
218 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-04
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
1.4 mi
128 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Greenwood School
1.7 mi | #194 of 824 | Score: 55.4
Improved 55 spots from last year
-2.8 below state avg
227 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Galvin Middle School
0.8 mi | #79 of 352 | Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
1.0 mi | #79 of 346 | Score: 62.6
Improved 16 spots from last year
+4.4 above state avg
854 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
1.1 mi | #141 of 346 | Score: 56.5
Improved 81 spots from last year
-1.7 below state avg
1,381 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,818 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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68 Preston Street # 5F, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Office Phone 978-927-8700
Agent MLS ID CN205613
Office MLS ID C95098
Listing Data Updated Aug 25, 2020 1:22 PM 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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