18 Forest St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880 • Greenwood

$343,500

Beds

Baths

1,192

Sq Ft

$288

Price/Sq Ft

0.38

Acres

1960

Year Built

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jul 18, 2007 • MLS# 70617074 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $356,750

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $343,500
                        

Difference: $13,250 (-3.7%)

Performance Metrics

96.3%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $299

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $288
                        

This property sold for $288 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 34 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$288/sq ft

Area Median

$470/sq ft

Difference

38.8%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Nothing to do but move in to this updated home in a convenient commuter location! Entertaining floor plan! LR w/ fp and new bay window opens to dr w/ french dr to enclosed 3 season porch overlooking priv. rear yd perfect for spring/summer ent. 3 bedrooms (one being used as an office)and a full bath. LL offers future expansion poss. w/open unfinished area and a garage. Home has had many recent updates incl. windows,siding,gutters,landscaping and more!

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Property History

Market Insights

50.9%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73588784

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Currently Listed

Oct 9, 2026

$699,000

MLS #73588784 - Active

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Sold

Oct 23, 2007

$343,500

Property sold

Days on Market: 35

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Listed for Sale

Jul 18, 2007

$356,750

Original listing

Agent: Amy Copeland Potamis Office: RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/09/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$699,000	-	-	MLS #73588784 - Active
10/23/2007	✓ Sold	$343,500	-	-	Property sold
07/18/2007	🏠 Listed for Sale	$356,750	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2007	$3,079	$323,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,079

Tax Year 2007

Assessed Value

$323,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1960

Living Area 1,192 sq ft

Lot Size 0.38 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Garage Access

Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Raised Ranch

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $3,079

Assessed Value $323,400

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures Home Has Been Treated For Termites No Further Issues. French Drain-basement Has Been Dry

Exclusions Curtain Rods

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Grey

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 35 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1960

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,192 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features:

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full, Garage Access

Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Raised Ranch

Year Built: 1960

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

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Neighborhood

Greenwood

18 Forest St, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent Amy Copeland Potamis

Listing Office RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Office Phone 781-979-0100

Agent MLS ID B0486572

Office MLS ID B13601

Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 3:35 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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