5 Kathleen Drive, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
$650,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$699,900
Final Sale Price:
$650,000
Difference:
$49,900 (-7.1%)
Performance Metrics
92.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
31
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$250
Sale $/sq ft:
$232
This property sold for $232 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.1% below the original asking price.
The property spent 31 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$232/sq ft
Area Median
$422/sq ft
Difference
45.1%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Stunning retreat just outside the city! Located on a double Cul-de-sac street. Ponderosa pine & rustic maple flooring, featuring open concept “great” room with 18 ft. & 21 ft. ceilings, oversized skylight, 23 windows including a 9 ft. Palladian window, fabulous 6ft “antler” chandelier. Large open kitchen, ideal for entertaining and for those who love cooking together, blended perfectly into the combination dining room. Central beautiful oak spiral staircase that leads to unique “tree top” loft. Gorgeous 15 ft. stone fireplace with wood burning stove. Finished lower level, additional fire place, two car garage, hot tub, in ground pool & much more. Recent improvements include newly refinished hardwood floors; brand new garage doors, new french doors on lower level, new pool pump + filter, new central AC compressor. Convenient to commuter rail, Boston, bus to Oak Grove, easy access to major highways, downtown Wakefield, Breakheart Reservation and Market St.
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Property History
Market Insights
40.9%
Price Range
63
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73545272
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Previously Sold
Sep 30, 2026
$1,100,000
MLS #73545272
Sold
Dec 21, 2020
$650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 63
Listed for Sale
Oct 15, 2020
$685,000
Original listing
Agent: Gianni De Palma
Office: GDP Real Estate Group, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,100,000 | - | - | MLS #73545272 |
| 12/21/2020 | ✓ Sold | $650,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/15/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $685,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,210 | $642,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,210
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$642,900
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1987
Living Area
2,798 sq ft
Lot Size
0.28 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Electric Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
Sauna/steam/hot Tub, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Raised Ranch
Roof
Shingle
Features
Pool - Inground
Pool
In Ground
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,210
Assessed Value
$642,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Loft Measures Approx 144 Sq. Ft. Public Record States 244. Pool Liner Older.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
includes lower level
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
32 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1987
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,798 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolIn Ground
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Raised Ranch
Year Built:
1987
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Pool - Inground
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Pool:
Private Pool
Pool Features:
In Ground
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
6 schools
St. Joseph Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Woodville School
0.4 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
1.1 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
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
1.2 mi
128 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A
Dolbeare School
1.6 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
1.6 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
Middle Schools
1 school
A-
Galvin Middle School
0.7 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
High Schools
4 schools
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
0.6 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
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
0.7 mi
Grades 09-12
B+
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
0.8 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
Nazareth Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
5 Kathleen Drive, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Gianni De Palma
Listing Office
GDP Real Estate Group, LLC
Office Phone
978-804-4450
Agent MLS ID
CT004592
Office MLS ID
AN2491
Listing Data Updated
Dec 22, 2020 8:27 AM EST
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