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4 Western Ave, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880 • WestSide
$450,000
Est. $2,873/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,072
Sq Ft
$420
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1940
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 6, 2020 • MLS# 72685693 Copied!

About this home

Wakefield's popular West Side. Lake Quannapowitt, downtown restaurants, shopping and the commuter rail are all within a 1/2 mile. Beautifully updated 1940's Craftsman ranch. Open concept livingroom and dining room features clean crisp lines and colors. Nicely updated kitchen includes quartz counters, tiled backsplash, soft close cabinets and drawers. Dining room with original china cabinet, chair rail and french door. Enjoy evenings on the fabulous, nicely elevated, private front sun porch or retire to the cozy backyard and patio. All nicely sited with a wonderful neighborhood setting and feel. Great spot to make memories that will last a lifetime. Offers to be reviewed Monday July 13, after 1 PM

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,072 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $479,900
Final Sale Price: $450,000
Difference: $29,900 (-6.2%)
Performance Metrics
93.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $448
Sale $/sq ft: $420
This property sold for $420 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.2% below the original asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$420/sq ft
Area Average
$526/sq ft
Difference
20.1%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,072 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $4,767
Assessed Value $373,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

WestSide

4 Western Ave, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Walton School
< 0.1 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
1.0 mi
128 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Dolbeare School
1.2 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
A-
Woodville School
1.8 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-
Greenwood School
2.1 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
0.8 mi
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
2.1 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
2.3 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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Property History

Market Insights

29%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73519123
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 14, 2026
$584,900
MLS #73519123 - Active
Sold
Aug 17, 2020
$450,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2020
$479,900
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Barrett Office: Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Previous Transaction - MLS #72382242
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 28, 2018
$415,000
MLS #72382242

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 14, 2026 Sold $584,900
Jul 6, 2020 New Listing Added $479,900
Sep 28, 2018 Sold $415,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$420

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $4,767 $373,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,767
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$373,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Barrett
Listing Office Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Agent MLS ID BB813103
Office MLS ID B50201
Listing Data Updated Aug 18, 2020 11:17 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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