68 Preston Street # 5F, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$315,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
622
Sq Ft
$506
Price/Sq Ft
1982
Year Built
1
Parking
10
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 28, 2025 • MLS# 73422908 Copied! • Updated Oct 6, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $315,000
Final Sale Price: $315,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $506
Sale $/sq ft: $506
This property sold for $506 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$506/sq ft
Area Median
$521/sq ft
Difference
2.9%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Lovely - well kept - one bedroom patio level condominium, walking distance to downtown Wakefield. Very close to commuter rail and easy access to Rtes 93, 95 and US Rte 1. One deeded parking space and many visitor spaces. Olympic size pool just steps from your rear slider. On the way to pool you will pass your private grilling area. Comfortable eat - in kitchen with all the appliances you will need. Low HOA which includes heat and hot water! Entire unit is cooled by wall A/C unit. Large walk in closet off the bedroom affords ample room for wardrobes. This unit is perfect for the urban professional or couple on the way up. Come see it today, it's a great value at this price.

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Property History

Market Insights

14.3%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 30, 2025
$315,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 34
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 28, 2025
$315,000
Original listing
Agent: Maria DiPierro Office: Atlantic Realty Services
Previous Transaction - MLS #72685197
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 25, 2020
$270,000
MLS #72685197

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,480 $306,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,480
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$390
Per month
Assessed Value
$306,600

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 Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed, Patio
Features Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,480
Assessed Value $306,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $390
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Pool, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 5F
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 34 days

Property Overview

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

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1982
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded, Paved
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
1.0 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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Neighborhood

68 Preston Street # 5F, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maria DiPierro
Listing Office Atlantic Realty Services
Office Phone 617-543-3607
Agent MLS ID NB112563
Office MLS ID AN7835
Listing Data Updated Oct 6, 2025 1:15 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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