Located in Middlesex County about a 20 minute drive from the heart of the booming metropolitan and historical city of Boston is the charming community of Wakefield, Massachusetts. The town is situated at Interstates 93 and 95 and is accessible by the local commuter rail making it easy to travel in to Boston as well as the surrounding communities without having to rely on your own vehicle. Currently, approximately 25,000 residents live in Wakefield. (more)
Wakefield offers future homeowners the best of town living while being just minutes away from the urban amenities that only the city of Boston can afford. The town's real estate market is diverse offering future residents with a fine selection of quality homes, historic properties, townhomes, and condominiums. Families with children will be pleased to note that Wakefield Public Schools provides quality education to students, preparing them for college. Wakefield is also within proximity from several highly regarded universities and colleges, many which are located a short commute from town.
A number of community events are held in Wakefield keeping residents' social calendars filled throughout the year. One of these events, Town Day, celebrates the town's history and heritage and is one of the most anticipated events in Wakefield. If you're ready to settle down in a community that offers both a quaint, small town atmosphere with quick and easy access to the amenities of Boston, then look no further and come home to Wakefield today.
Wakefield Real Estate Prices
From lakeside homes and historic properties to charming single-family homes in quiet suburban settings, the town of Wakefield will have the perfect home to suit your every whim and need. Sales prices for homes in Wakefield average at about $380,000 while listing prices in the 01880 zip code run at approximately $350,000. Future homeowners can expect prices for townhomes and condominiums in Wakefield to range between (more)
$120,000 and $440,000. Wakefield's single-family homes are priced starting from $200,000 for a 3-bedroom starter home to upwards of $635,000 for a newly built home in one of Wakefield's exclusive subdivisions. Million dollar estates and properties can be found throughout Wakefield as well.
Wakefield, Massachusetts Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices
"Our Office has been helping people find their way home since 1926."
Bob has been serving the real estate needs of buyers and sellers in Wakefield for over 41 years. He began his real estate career with Greer's Real Estate in 1970 and moved on to Century 21 Greers in 1977 before the company combined with six other Century 21 firms, totaling eighteen offices in 2006, to form Century 21 Commonwealth. (more)
Century 21 Commonwealth is a full service company that has worked with different types of clients, from first-time homebuyer to the executive, and specializes in all areas of residential real estate, including new construction, condominium conversion and remodeling, as well as land subdivision.
Having been in the business for as long as he has, Bob has perfected the art of contract negotiations and is knowledgeable in the current happenings of the local market. However, Bob knows that if it weren't for his loyal clients, he wouldn't be enjoying the high level of success that he is experiencing today.
Bob is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He has received his Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) certification from the National Association of Realtors, and is a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) and Certified Review Appraiser (CRA). He is also a member of the State and National Realtor Associations.
Turn your next home selling or buying experience into a success by contacting Bob Winsor today.
Wakefield Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $394,509 compared to $397,174 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Wakefield MA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Wakefield to help you find the best home!
