Beautiful 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial set on a large, level 25,774 SF lot located in prime West Side. Steps from Lake Quannapowitt, Walton School, & Commuter Rail, easy grocery & highway access. Substantially updated featuring gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting & crown molding. 1st floor family room offers a beautiful woodstove, cathedral beamed ceiling & glassed cabinetry. Updated Kitchen features white wood cabinets, farmers sink, butcher block counters, marble backsplash & SS appliances. Large foyer entry features cathedral ceilings, custom built-ins & large laundry room. Brand new 2-zone high-velocity HVAC system & tankless high efficiency water heater and boiler installed 2 years ago. Detached oversized 2 car garage as well as 10 x 10 shed for storage. For the outdoor lover there is a beautiful backyard for family activities. Large Oak & Maple trees offer shade on hot summer days. Hydrangeas, flower garden & raised vegetable beds adorn the landscape.
Sold for $799,900
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$799,900
70 Elm St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
1,806sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.59 Acres Lot
$910,000 Zestimate®
$443/sqft
$4,307 Estimated rent
Home value
$910,000
$865,000 - $956,000
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Large laundry roomFlower gardenUpdated kitchenCathedral beamed ceilingBeautiful backyardCommuter railButcher block counters
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Listed by:
James Joly 781-245-2452,
Boardwalk Real Estate 781-944-7820
Bought with:
Laura Cohron
Kadilak Realty Group, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73105310
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 10 x 14.4
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 111.8
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Remodeled
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 167.28
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 13.6
Family room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 176.4
- Dimensions: 14 x 12.6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 152
- Dimensions: 19 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 10 x 26
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Play Room, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,806
- Total interior livable area: 1,806 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:000005 B:0019 P:000010,815581
- Zoning: GR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2023 | Sold | $799,900$443/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Contingent | $799,900$443/sqft |
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| 5/31/2023 | Price change | $799,900-1.2%$443/sqft |
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| 5/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $809,900-0.6%$448/sqft |
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| 5/15/2023 | Contingent | $815,000$451/sqft |
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| 5/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $815,000+32.5%$451/sqft |
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| 5/28/2020 | Sold | $615,000+2.7%$341/sqft |
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| 4/20/2020 | Pending sale | $599,000$332/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate #72645414 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $599,000+73.6%$332/sqft |
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| 11/1/2007 | Sold | $345,000-13.7%$191/sqft |
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| 12/2/2003 | Sold | $399,900+105.1%$221/sqft |
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| 7/31/1997 | Sold | $195,000$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,333 +4.2% | $734,200 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $7,998 +3.4% | $710,900 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $7,732 +4.5% | $659,200 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $7,396 +3.4% | $600,300 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $7,153 +4% | $561,900 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $6,877 +3.1% | $538,500 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $6,672 +5.7% | $520,000 +6.6% |
| 2018 | $6,314 +4.4% | $487,600 +5% |
| 2017 | $6,049 +1.5% | $464,200 +5% |
| 2016 | $5,961 +6.9% | $441,900 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $5,577 +8.8% | $413,700 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $5,127 +4.3% | $401,200 +0.3% |
| 2013 | $4,915 +3.3% | $399,900 |
| 2012 | $4,759 +3.8% | $399,900 |
| 2011 | $4,583 +6.8% | $399,900 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $4,291 +2.8% | $394,400 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $4,173 +1.6% | $400,100 -6% |
| 2008 | $4,107 +1.4% | $425,600 |
| 2007 | $4,052 +5.5% | $425,600 +2.9% |
| 2006 | $3,842 +7% | $413,600 +4.4% |
| 2005 | $3,590 +6.6% | $396,300 +34.1% |
| 2004 | $3,369 -2.4% | $295,500 -5.3% |
| 2003 | $3,453 +3.7% | $312,200 |
| 2002 | $3,331 +25.8% | $312,200 +60.9% |
| 2000 | $2,648 +1.8% | $194,000 +4.5% |
| 1999 | $2,602 | $185,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Walton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walton Elem.
- Middle: Galvin Middle
- High: Wakefield Memor
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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