5 Walnut St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880 • West Side
$749,900
Est. $4,637/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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3
Beds
1
Baths
1,358
Sq Ft
$552
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1910
Year Built
2
Parking
10 hours 12 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Sep 23, 2026 • MLS# 73581832 Copied! • Updated Sep 23, 2026

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Open House Schedule

24
Sep
Thursday, September 24
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
27
Sep
Sunday, September 27
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
26
Sep
Saturday, September 26
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

About this home

Beautifully maintained Classic New England Colonial in a fabulous West Side neighborhood. Enter through a fabulous full width farmers porch to a gracious entry foyer and original staircase.The 1st floor pops with tastefully done black and white accents carried in from the front entrance The traditional colonial layout is enhanced with an expanded, nicely updated, expansive kitchen area. The eat-in kitchen features, partial cathedral ceiling, granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, gas stove and recessed lighting.Additionally there is an oversized slider to a deck and the back yard. Formal dining room includes an original corner china cabinet, chair rail and hardwood floor. Three second floor bedrooms with a primary Br that has 2 closets including a huge walk-in. Additional updates include a Weil McLain gas boiler and a Roth oil tank. This popular location is approximately 1/3 of a mile to Moulton Playground and the Wakefield Station stop of the B&M commuter rail.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2026
$749,900
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Barrett Office: Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,743 $659,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,743
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$659,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,358 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,743
Assessed Value $659,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures On File - See Sellers Statement
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Estimated from public record
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,358 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Irregular

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 54.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
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

3 schools
St. Joseph Elementary School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Walton School
0.5 mi | #300 of 825 | Score: 50.8
Improved 124 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
0.5 mi
115 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Galvin Middle School
0.5 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
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
1.4 mi | #129 of 352 | Score: 46.2
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-12 below state avg
678 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
2.3 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
1.1 mi
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
1.8 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
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Neighborhood

West Side

5 Walnut St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Barrett
Listing Office Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®
Office Phone 781-245-5011
Agent MLS ID BB813103
Office MLS ID B50201
Listing Data Updated Sep 23, 2026 5:50 PM 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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