Beautifully updated Center Entrance Colonial in the desirable Greenwood neighborhood! This home features a gorgeous new kitchen with quartz countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for casual dining. The spacious living room offers a cozy fireplace, while the formal dining room boasts crown molding, chair rail, wainscoting, and a built-in cabinet. Refinished hardwood floors and a flexible first-floor bedroom option add versatility. Off the kitchen, a sunroom filled with large windows overlooking the fenced yard with firepit and swing set (hot tub negotiable). Upstairs are two generous bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level provides great bonus space, ideal for a playroom, office, or gym. Updates include 200-amp electric service and three mini-splits for energy efficiency. Convenient to Greenwood shops, restaurants, Lake Quannapowitt, and the commuter rail to Boston. A wonderful home in a sought-after location. Don’t miss this one!
Sold for $729,900
$729,900
70 Meriam St, Wakefield, MA 01880
3beds
1,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,717 Square Feet Lot
$749,000 Zestimate®
$480/sqft
$3,599 Estimated rent
Home value
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$689,000 - $809,000
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Cozy fireplaceBreakfast barFormal dining roomFlexible first-floor bedroom optionRefinished hardwood floorsGenerous bedroomsStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
John Bulman 781-665-2222,
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate 781-665-2222
Bought with:
Ellen + Janis Team
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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73432698
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Heating
- Steam, Oil, Electric, Ductless
Cooling
- 3 or More, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Sun Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,520
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,520
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Screens
Lot
- Size: 6,717 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:000022 B:0141 P:0000C4,819637
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wakefield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $480/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $651,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,397
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
- Exclusions: None
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $729,900$480/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Contingent | $729,900$480/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $729,900-2%$480/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $744,900+37.9%$490/sqft |
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| 4/30/2019 | Sold | $540,000+2.9%$355/sqft |
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| 3/29/2019 | Pending sale | $524,900$345/sqft |
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| 3/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $524,900$345/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,397 +8.5% | $651,700 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $6,820 +2.8% | $606,200 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $6,637 +6.6% | $565,800 +12% |
| 2022 | $6,224 +1.3% | $505,200 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $6,142 +6.3% | $482,500 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $5,777 +6.6% | $452,400 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $5,417 +3.7% | $422,200 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $5,224 +6.4% | $403,400 +7% |
| 2017 | $4,912 +1.9% | $377,000 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $4,819 +7.1% | $357,200 +7% |
| 2015 | $4,498 +8.1% | $333,700 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $4,161 +4% | $325,600 |
| 2013 | $4,002 +3.3% | $325,600 |
| 2012 | $3,875 +3.9% | $325,600 |
| 2011 | $3,731 +6.1% | $325,600 +0.8% |
| 2010 | $3,515 +2.2% | $323,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $3,439 +1.6% | $329,700 -6% |
| 2008 | $3,385 +4.2% | $350,800 +2.8% |
| 2007 | $3,248 +3.9% | $341,200 +1.4% |
| 2006 | $3,125 +6.8% | $336,400 +4.1% |
| 2005 | $2,927 +14.1% | $323,100 +43.6% |
| 2004 | $2,565 +3.1% | $225,000 |
| 2003 | $2,489 +3.7% | $225,000 |
| 2002 | $2,401 +6.2% | $225,000 +35.9% |
| 2000 | $2,260 +1.9% | $165,600 +4.6% |
| 1999 | $2,218 | $158,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Greenwood
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Galvin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Wakefield Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greenwood
- Middle: Galvin Middle
- High: Wakefield High
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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