56 Chestnut Street # 3, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880
$170,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
725
Sq Ft
$234
Price/Sq Ft
1885
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
5
Days on Market
Sold 2007 Listed Sep 1, 2007 • MLS# 70640151 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $175,000
Final Sale Price: $170,000
Difference: $5,000 (-2.9%)
Performance Metrics
97.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $241
Sale $/sq ft: $234
This property sold for $234 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.9% below the original asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$234/sq ft
Area Median
$590/sq ft
Difference
60.4%

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

About this home

This 1BR condo in a three unit conversion is priced to sell and centrally located!! Features private entrance to three spacious rooms with high ceilings,hardwood floors, dishwasher/disposal, washer/dryer and basement storage. The unit has been updated with new replacement windows throughout in the last five years and a newer roof. Leave your car at home with an easy stroll to commuter rail, downtown shops and just a short walk to Lake Quannapowitt.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

52.8%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73597780
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 2, 2026
$359,900
MLS #73597780 - Active
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Sold
Sep 27, 2007
$170,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Sep 1, 2007
$175,000
Original listing
Agent: Christina Keene Office: Century 21 Commonwealth

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $1,603 $168,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,603
Tax Year 2007
HOA Fee
$75
Per month
Assessed Value
$168,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1885
Living Area 725 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $1,603
Assessed Value $168,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $75
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities Pool
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
725 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1885
Effective Year (Renovated): 1988
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 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
0.6 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
1.5 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
1.0 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

56 Chestnut Street # 3, Wakefield MA 01880

Wakefield, MA 01880

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christina Keene
Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Office Phone 781-245-4151
Agent MLS ID G9502917
Office MLS ID BB5999
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 3:56 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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