FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
56 Chestnut St. # 3, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
$206,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$225,000
Final Sale Price:
$206,000
Difference:
$19,000 (-8.4%)
Performance Metrics
91.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$310
Sale $/sq ft:
$284
This property sold for $284 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 8.4% below the original asking price.
With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$284/sq ft
Area Median
$575/sq ft
Difference
50.6%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Why rent when you can own!!! You can own this three room condo for less than the cost of renting in a fabulous location in the heart of Wakefield. It features a spacious eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, living room and bedroom with hardwood flooring and a full bath. Enjoy the outdoor deck overlooking the backyard with in-ground pool for summer fun. Located a short distance to the train station, shops, restaurants and all that intown living has to offer!!! Bring your decorating ideas and make this your own. Plenty of room for storage in the basement. One car parking in the back.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
52.8%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73597780
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Nov 2, 2026
$359,900
MLS #73597780 - Active
Sold
Dec 15, 2020
$206,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
Listed for Sale
Oct 21, 2020
$225,000
Original listing
Agent: The Stakem Group
Office: Leading Edge Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #70640151
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 27, 2007
$170,000
MLS #70640151
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $359,900 | - | - | MLS #73597780 - Active |
| 12/15/2020 | ✓ Sold | $206,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/21/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $225,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/27/2007 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $170,000 | - | - | MLS #70640151 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,629 | $205,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,629
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$140
Monthly
Assessed Value
$205,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1885
Living Area
725 sq ft
Lot Size
0.0000
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
Porch
Pool
Association, In Ground
Spa
None
Fencing
Security
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,629
Assessed Value
$205,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$140 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Pool
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Need License To Sell. Old Dishwasher Has Not Been Used In A Year. No Sellers Disclosure, Seller Has Never Lived In The Property. Kitchen Ceiling Needs To Be Replaced From A Leak. Rubber Roof Has Been Replaced. The Oil Tank Belongs To The Second Unit. Condo Is Sold As Is.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Garden"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
10 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
725 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl
LevelFirst
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolAssociation, In Ground
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (2)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (1)
BRBedroom (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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1885
Effective Year (Renovated):
1988
Structure Type:
Garden
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Security
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Assigned
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
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Walton School
0.5 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
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
0.6 mi
115 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A
Dolbeare School
1.3 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
A-
Woodville School
1.5 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
A-
Greenwood School
1.7 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
Middle Schools
1 school
A-
Galvin Middle School
0.4 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
High Schools
4 schools
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
0.5 mi
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
1.7 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
1.9 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
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Neighborhood
56 Chestnut St. # 3, Wakefield MA 01880
Wakefield, MA 01880
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Stakem Group
Listing Office
Leading Edge Real Estate
Office Phone
781-944-6060
Agent MLS ID
TM302299
Office MLS ID
AN4648
Listing Data Updated
Dec 15, 2020 2:18 PM EST
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